Bangladesh Awami League (AL) has chalked out elaborate programmes to celebrate the Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year 1431, on Sunday.

To observe the day, Dhaka South City unit of AL will bring out a colorful procession in the city.

The procession will start from Bahadur Shah Park in the capital at 7:00am where AL central leaders, including AL General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, will participate, a press release of Dhaka South City unit of AL said.

The procession will parade different areas of the city and end at AL’s central office on Bangabandhu Avenue.

Besides, a discussion will be held in front of Bahadur Shah Park in Old Dhaka at 7:00am on the same day.

Dhaka South City AL president Abu Ahmed Mannafi will preside over the discussion.