The Faculty of Fine Art at Dhaka University is gearing up for Mangal Shobhajatra, a signature programme for the urban Pahela Baishakh celebration. Students of the faculty are preparing different symbols for the colourful parade. They have also painted a wall on the campus as part of the decoration on the occasion. Students are exhibiting paintings and clay pots to sell to arrange funds for the parade. The photos were taken by Rajib Kanti Roy.