Ramna Park or Ramna Green is a significant urban green space renowned for its historical significance and recreational amenities, situated at the centre of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Described the "lungs of Dhaka City," the 68.50-acre (277,200 m2) park was built during the British colonial era with a lake at its core, undergoing several transformations over the years and evolving into a popular public space. Additionally, Ramna Park hosts cultural events and festivals, notably, the yearly Bengali New Year celebrations, further enriching its role as a communal space for relaxation and social gatherings.
Ramna Lake shoreline
Large old trees of Ramna Park
A Traveler's tree at Ramna Park
Walkway through the park.
Pohela Boishakh ) is the Bengali New Year celebrated on 14 April in Bangladesh and 15 April in the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, Jharkhand and Assam. It is a festival based on the spring harvest—which marks the first day of the new year in the official calendar of Bangladesh.
Pohela Baishakh celebration in Dhaka, Bangladesh
The new year salutation at Ramna Park
Mangal Shobhajatra at Pohela Boishakh in Bangladesh. UNESCO recognises Mangal Shobhajatra as cultural heritage.
Students of Charukala (Fine Arts) Institute, Dhaka University preparing masks for Pohela Boishakh
