Answer: The first day of Bangla New Year is Pahela Baishakh. It is one of the most popular public celebrations in the life of Bangladeshis. This day bears a special significance to us. Every year this day of cultural and traditional heritage (HwZn¨) is celebrated all over the country with enthusiasm and funfair. It is a unique and distinctive festival to the people of all classes and communities in Bangladesh. The day is a public holiday. The day has an appeal to both the rural and urban people. On this day the shopkeepers open their new accounts book and celebrate it through arranging Halkhata festival. They invite their customers and clients and offer sweets and other foods. The customers pay all dues they left out throughout the year. The village people also arrange Baishakhi Mela in different places. The village people of all classes enjoy them very much. In the capital city the day opens with the celebration of Chhayanat, a leading cultural organization. Besides, Bangla Academy, National Museum, National Press Club etc. arrange meetings and seminars. The Institute of Fine Arts of Dhaka University brings out a colourful procession wearing various masks. Various mass media give coverage to the significance of the day. Thus, the day is a national day and comes to the life of every Bangladeshi with pleasure and happiness.
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