Why Bangladesh’s renamed New Year parade set off a controversy

Why Bangladesh’s renamed New Year parade set off a controversy

Organisers say previous name symbolised oppressive Hasina government, while critics say the move is against Bengali ethos.

Bengali New Year Celebration Cancelled In Bangladesh's Chittagong Over Vandalism

Eyewitnesses said that a group of around 30 to 40 people stormed the celebration site, chanting slogans like “accomplices of fascists, beware!” and “agents of Awami League, beware!” The post Bengali New Year Celebration Cancelled In Bangladesh’s Chittagong Over Vandalism appeared first on StratNews Global.

Bangladesh: Poila Baisakh celebration cancelled in Chittagong DC Hill after 47 years following attack - Connected to India News I Singapore l UAE l UK l USA l NRI

Poila Baisakh celebration in Bangladesh. Photo Courtesy: PID Bangladesh Facebook page Organizers were forced to cancel the Poila Baisakh, or Bengali New Year, event in Chittagong’s DC Hill region in Bangladesh after unidentified people destroyed the stage and banners, disrupting the preparations for the annual celebration. According to reports, this was the first time Poila Baisakh was not celebrated in the DC Hill region in the past 47 years. S…