Boishakhi Shobhajatra to begin at 9 at DU
The procession will feature five symbolic motifs: rooster, violin, dove, elephant and horse, representing strength, creativity, peace, pride and dynamism
ATT Desk Report 
Dhaka University will celebrate Bengali New Year 1433 on Tuesday with extensive programmes, as preparations have been completed in a festive atmosphere across the campus.
This year’s Baishakhi Shobhajatra, themed “Harmony of the New Year, Resurgence of Democracy,” will begin at 9:00am in front of the Faculty of Fine Arts, reports BSS.
The procession will start from Gate-3 of the Faculty of Fine Art, move towards Shahbagh intersection, take a U-turn, and pass Raju Sculpture, the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) and Doel Chattar before returning to the Faculty of Fine Arts.
Entry to the campus will be allowed only through Nilkhet and Palashi intersections. All other entry points and surrounding roads will remain closed during the procession. Participants have been asked to enter through designated gates, avoid joining midway, and carry valid identification for security reasons.
The procession will feature five symbolic motifs: rooster, violin, dove, elephant and horse, representing strength, creativity, peace, pride and dynamism.
Around 200 students will carry the national flag, while a group of 35 musicians will perform the national anthem, “Esho He Boishakh” and other patriotic songs.
Authorities have imposed several restrictions on security and discipline. Wearing masks and carrying bags will not be allowed, although masks prepared by the Faculty of Fine Arts may be carried by hand. English placards, balloons, festoons and fireworks are prohibited.
Several gates of Suhrawardy Udyan will remain closed during the procession, including those near Raju Sculpture and Ramna Kali Temple.
All programmes on campus must end by 5:00pm. Entry will be allowed until that time, after which only exit will be permitted. From the evening of April 13, only vehicles with university stickers will be allowed inside the campus. No vehicles, including motorcycles, will be allowed on the day.
Residents will be able to use only Nilkhet and Palashi gates for vehicle movement. Help desks, a control room and temporary medical camps will be set up near TSC, while mobile public toilets will be installed at Muhsin Hall field, TSC area, Doel Chattar and Curzon Hall.
Security has been strengthened across the campus with CCTV cameras and archways.
As part of the celebrations, cultural programmes marking Chaitra Sankranti will be held at the Faculty of Fine Arts, including folk songs and dance performances at Bakultala from 4:00pm to 10:00pm.
Traditional theatre performances titled “Bagdatta” and “Devi Sultana” will be staged on April 15 and 16 by current and former students along with the troupe Prottay Bangladesh.
