The Dhaka University authorities have this year decided not to bring out ‘Mangal Shobhajatra’ in celebration of the Pohela Boishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year, considering the Covid-19 pandemic.
However, portraits, symbols and art works featuring the Mangal Shobhajatra, prepared by the artist of Fine arts faculty, will be exhibited and broadcast through electronic media, said a press release.
The university authorities also asked the concerned authorities and people not to make any gatherings or organize any cultural event on the day considering the worsening situation of the pandemic.
The DU authorities urged all avoid mass gatherings on the day and enjoy the program from home as it will be aired on Television.
Earlier, the authorities decided to hold a symbolic Mangal Shobhajatra on the premises of university’s fine arts faculty with the participation of only 100 people maintaining all health guidelines but the procession will not go out of the faculty premises.
