Read the following text and answer the questions no. B: 'Pahela Boishakh [গণিত] is the first day of Bangla new year. The day is a public holiday. This day has a special significance for us as it is a part of Bangalee culture and tradition. People from all walks of life, irrespective of their ethnic identity or religious beliefs, celebrate the day with traditional festivities. On this day, the whole of Bangladesh is in a festive mood. The day inspires people [গণিত] start life with renewed hopes aspirations. Every year the day is celebrated traditionally. People wake up early in the morning, have a bath and wear traditional clothes. Women wear white sarees with red borders and adorn themselves with colourful churis and flowers, while men dress themselves in pajamas and punjabis. It is a day when people love eating traditional food. One of the most colourful events of the day is held in Dhaka. Early in the morning, people in hundreds and thousands pour in from all directions [গণিত] attend the cultural function at Ramna Batamul organised by Chhayanaut. The cultural programme [গণিত] just at sunrise and the renowned artists of the country take part in the programme that starts with the famous Tagore-song Esho-he-Boishakh, Esho Esho Artists also sing traditional folk songs, and perform classical dances [গণিত] the rhythm of musical instruments. People also come [গণিত] join the colourful processions, the biggest carnival of the country, organised by the Fine Arts students of Dhaka University. The procession usually displays the traditional practices of Bangalee culture. The masks and wreaths worn by the people are so fascinating! Often they symbolise contemporary worries or happiness in the national life. It attracts an increasing number of foreign tourists every year. The day is also observed all over the country. Different social and cultural organisations and educational institutions celebrate the day with their own cultural programmes. On this day, newspapers bring out special supplements. There are also special programmes on the radio and television. The celebration of Pahela Boishakh marks a day of cultural unity for the whole nation. B. Answer the following questions: (a) When do people get up on Pahela Boishakh? (b) How does the cultural programme begin? (c) What do newspapers bring out on this day? (d) What does the celebration of Pahela Boishakh mark? (e) How do people dress themselves on this day? (f) "The day inspires people [গণিত] start life with renewed hopes and aspirations." Explain the statement in 2/3 sentences.

উত্তর: (a) People get up early in the morning have a bath and wear traditional cloths on Pahela Boishakh. (b) The cultural programme [গণিত] early in the morning just at sunrise organised by Chhayanaut that starts with the famous Tagore-Song Esho-he-Boishakh. (c) The newspapers bring out special supplements on this day. (d) The celebration of Pahela Boishakh marks a day of cultural harmony with no differences of caste or creed. (e) People wear traditional clothes on this day. Women wear white sarees with red borders and men dress themselves in pajamas and panjabis. They also decorate themselves with colourful ornaments and flowers. (f) Pahela Boishakh represents the Bangalee culture and tradition. People of all kinds celebrate this day with great joy and happiness. Thus, it inspires people [গণিত] start life with renewed hopes and aspirations.

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