DHAKA, April 3, 2022 (BSS) - The Dhaka University authorities have decided to 
bring out the Mangal Shovajatra, the colourful procession observed on the 
first day of the Bangla New Year, in a very festive mood this year as part of 
Pohela Boishakh celebrations. 

The decision came from a meeting of DU authorities at university's Nabab 
Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban, with Vice Chancellor Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman 
in the chair, said a press release. 

Every year, on April 14 (Bangla New Year), students of fine arts faculty of 
Dhaka University bring out the 'Mangal Shovajatra' which got the recognition 
from UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage in 2016.

This year, the Mangal Shovajatra, which was observed in a limited scale in 
last two years, will be brought out from the Sarak Deep area of university's 
Teacher-Student center as the road in front of DU fine arts faculty have been 
narrowed due to the ongoing construction work of Metro Rail.
 
After parading the memory eternal premises of the university, the Shovajatra 
will end at TSC premises on the campus, added the release. 

No one will be allowed to wear or carry any kind of masks except the masks, 
made by DU fine arts faculty, on the campus on that day. 

No organization or institution will be allowed to continue their programme 
after 5pm on the day while after 5pm, no individual will be allowed to enter 
the campus.
 
Besides, private transports without carrying the stickers of the university 
will not be allowed inside the campus from 7pm of April 13 considering the 
security issues.
 
Everyone has been requested to minimize gatherings on the day, considering 
the health guidelines and ongoing construction of Metro Rail in the area.
 
DU Pro-VC (Academic) Dr ASM Maksud Kamal, Pro-VC (Administration) Dr Mohammad 
Samad, Treasurer Mamtaj Uddin Ahmed, Register Prabir Kumar Sarkar, Proctor 
AKM Golam Rabbani, member of senate and syndicates, deans of faculties, 
provosts of halls, chairmen of departments and teachers, among others, were 
present on the occasion. 
 
A 27-member committee -- with DU Pro-VC (Administration) Dr Mohammad Samad as 
convener and Fine Arts faculty dean Dr Nisar Hossen as member secretary -- 
has been made to implement the programmes marking the celebration of Pohela 
Boishakh.