Organisers say previous name symbolised oppressive Hasina government, while critics say the move is against Bengali ethos.

DHAKA, April 14, 2025 (BSS) - The Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year-1432, is being celebrated in an inclusive ...

In Bangladesh, Pohela Boishakh, or the first day of the New Year, is a national holiday. During the New Year, Bengalis usually start the day with the traditional simple breakfast of panta-bhat ...

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) welcomed the Bengali New Year 1432 on 14 April, 2025 through a daylong event at its ...

A climate of ‘universal celebration’ characterised the Bengali New Year of the year 1432 yesterday. An anniversary that ...

The traditional month-long book fair ended last February. The book fair commemorates the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives on 21 February 1952 to ...

As the nation now stands on the cusp of renewal, Pahela Baishakh 1432 arrives at a time when the people of Bangladesh are ...

Rashid Choudhury revolutionized Bangladeshi art by pioneering modern tapestry, blending Bengal’s cultural heritage with ...

Thousands of miles from home, Bengalis around the world find quiet, heartfelt ways to celebrate Noboborsho — through food, music, memories, and a shared longing for the sounds and colours of Boishakh ...

Pohela Boishakh, also known as Poila Baisakh or Noboborsho is the traditional new year day of the Bengali people. The day is celebrated with joy, cultural pride and enthusiasm by Bengalis worldwide.

Pohela Boishakh, the first day of the Bengali calendar, marks the new year with joy, tradition, and hope for prosperity. Celebrated with cultural rituals and festive meals, it symbolises a fresh start ...