President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have greeted their countrymen on the occasion of Bangla New Year 1422.
On Monday, in separate messages on the eve of Pohela Boishakh, they wished peace, happiness, and prosperity of the people and the country in the New Year, reports BSS.
The president, in his message, said the Pohela Boishakh is a unique day as per the heritage of Bangla, which inspires all to advance towards progress leaving behind the past.
He said the use of Bangla year in the country's art, literature, culture, trade and commerce, and in family and social life is unanimous.
Hamid said: "It is expected of all that the Bangla New Year will strengthen our unity and bond, and bring peace and happiness to all, forgetting the differences of the past."
In her message, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangla New Year is a universal festival of the Bangalees.
The Bangla New Year means colourful festivals of indigenous Bangalee culture; it's time to be inspired with new hopes, she said.
"The Bangla New Year sharpens our spirit and the feeling of nationality," she said.
The prime minister hoped the celebration of the Bangla Nababarsha would help the nationhood flourish further, unite the nation, and resist communal, fanatic and anti-state forces.