Baishakhi Fair held at Bashundhara City
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 16 Apr 2026, 12:00 AM
Dancers perform at the “BCDL Baishakhi Fair 1433” held at the Bashundhara City Shopping Complex in the capital on Wednesday. -Kamrul Islam Ratan
To usher in the Bengali New Year, the colourful “BCDL Baishakhi Fair 1433” has once again been organised in the capital, continuing its annual tradition.
The day-long fair was inaugurated in a festive atmosphere on Wednesday at Level-1 of Bashundhara City Shopping Complex.
The fair was inaugurated by Captain (Retd) Shaikh Ehsan Reza, deputy managing director of Bashundhara City Developers Limited (BCDL). The event began at 11:30am with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the fair.
“Vivo” was the title sponsor of this year's fair, while “Uttara Motors,” “Foodi,” and “Speed” joined as powered-by sponsors.
In his inaugural address, Shaikh Ehsan Reza extended New Year greetings to the people of the country, expressing his wish that the new year bring happiness, peace, and prosperity to everyone's lives. He also expressed his gratitude to the merchants and shoppers of Bashundhara City.
After the inauguration, he toured various stalls at the fair, accompanied by senior officials of BCDL.
The day-long fair features a wide array of attractions, bringing visitors a festive atmosphere and a touch of Baishakhi joy.
Among the enthusiastic visitors was Nusrat Jahan, a Dhaka University student, who attended the fair with her family, said this type of event reminds her just how colourful the Bengali culture is.
"I am absolutely thrilled to be here. The colours, the music, the food—everything just feels so alive and magical!"
