Describing Pahela Baishakh celebrations as part of the country's tradition, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday called upon people to stay alert about misinformation regarding the festival. "There's no connection between the celebrations of Bangla New Year and the religion ... the festival is part of (our) cultural tradition," she told the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected Narsingdi Zila Parishad chairman Abdul Matin Bhuiyan at her office. After the event, PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters. The Prime Minister said Bangla New Year has been being celebrated since the Mughal Empire and Mangal Shobhajatra was also introduced at the same time. "The word, Mangal, doesn't evolve from the Hindu religion and the practice of Halkhata began during the Mughal rule. There's no scope of spreading confusion about it," she said. She said Pahela Baishakh is a universal festival which is celebrated by the people of all fait...
