Staff Reporter :
The unveiling ceremony of “Alponay (graffiti) Baishakh 1431” was held at the city’s Manik Mia Avenue on Saturday night to welcome the Bangla New Year 1431.
A joint initiative of Asiatic Experiential Marketing Limited, Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited, and Banglalink Digital Communications Limited, titled ‘Alponay Boishakh 1431’, has successfully been organised in three different locations in the country.
‘Alponay Boishakh 1431’ was graced by the presence of Jatiya Sangshad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury as the Chief Guest.
“Nababarsha is the source of life in Bengali culture. Through this, we will move forward with new initiatives,” said the speaker.
“This Baishakh is very important for the people of the country, as Bangladesh is now a developing country,” she said.
However, the largest Alpona festival in the country commenced on Friday in Mithamoin, Kishoreganj.
Artists painted a 14-km-long thoroughfare with shining colour palettes from Mithamoin Zero-Point to Austagram Zero-Point, Kishoreganj, in an attempt to set a record for the world’s longest alpona.
The Alpona festival started simultaneously at Shib Bari Intersection in Khulna and Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka on April 13.
State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak visited Mithamoin to participate and witness the magnificent colourful display of the Alpona festival on Sunday, accompanied by Taimur Rahman, chief corporate and regulatory affairs officer, Banglalink Digital Communications Limited.
Rupali Chowdhury, managing director, Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “Our participation in setting a world record with the longest Alpona reflects our dedication to pushing boundaries and making history.
We look forward to such colourful and memorable Boishakhi festivals for years to come.”
Iresh Zaker, managing director of Asiatic 36, also expressed his delight in witnessing the revival of the ‘Alponay Boishakh’ festival.
“These nationwide events reinstate the true essence of Bangalee culture and celebrate Bangladesh’s creativity.
Collaborating with Banglalink and Berger Paints on the ‘Alponay Boishakh 1431’ festival fills us with excitement, as at Asiatic, we believe in elevating Bangladesh’s rich creative spirit to global standards and platforms.”
Taimur Rahman shared his enthusiasm by saying, “Banglalink is deeply committed to celebrating Bangladesh’s rich cultural heritage and the wide array of its festivities.