Cultural organisation Chhayanaut is set to welcome the Bengali New Year 1432 with its 58th edition of the traditional Pahela Baishakh celebrations at Ramna Batamul in the capital, upholding the spirit of light, liberation, and cultural unity amid growing global and national challenges.
The announcement came at a press conference held at Chhayanaut Sangskriti Bhaban in the capital’s Dhanmondi on Friday afternoon.
Chhayanaut Executive President Dr Sarwar Ali, Vice President Khairul Anam Shakil, General Secretary Laisa Ahmed Lisa, Joint Secretary Partha Tanvir Naved, and Jayanta Roy were present at the briefing.
"This will be our very first Pahela Baishakh event without our recently deceased dearest President Dr Sanjida Khatun. In this year's celebration of togetherness, we urge everyone to keep her in your best wishes," Dr Sarwar Ali said at the press conference.
Despite witnessing the erosion of values both at home and abroad, the organization believes in hope and unity. “We dream of togetherness and walking hand in hand. The day will return when we will cherish life as a community, and the journey towards a better world will succeed with love for humanity and the earth,” said General Secretary Laisa Ahmed Lisa.
This year’s theme for Chhayanaut’s celebration is “Amar Mukti Aloy Aloy” (My Liberation in Light), and the event will commence at dawn with a performance of Raag Bhairavi. The two-hour-long cultural program will feature a total of 24 performances, including nine group songs, 12 solo renditions, and three recitations.
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The program has been thoughtfully curated with songs of love for light, nature, and humanity, along with patriotic and inspirational compositions to awaken self-awareness and collective consciousness—symbolizing a call for enlightenment and liberation of the Bengali community.
The entire event will be broadcast live on Chhayanaut’s official YouTube channel (youtube.com/@chhayanautbd), Facebook page (facebook.com/chhayanautbd), and on Bangladesh Television (BTV).
Law enforcement agencies and the Public Works Department are working diligently to ensure safety and discipline throughout the event. Volunteers and selected members of the Thirteenth Hussars Open Rover Group are also contributing tirelessly alongside Chhayanaut organizers. The overall stage and event design has been coordinated by Chhayanaut alumnus Sujan Chowdhury.
Demonstrating all of its vibrant and festive offerings marking the maiden dawn of the new Bengali year 1432, Chhayanaut called for sincere cooperation from all in making this year’s celebration a success.