Pahela Baishakh, or the Bengali New Year, evokes fond memories and signifies joy. The spirited festival of delight is about attending fairs, indulging in delicious treats, and reveling in happiness.

Pahela Baishakh has become one of the biggest occasions for sales of sweetmeat makers on the back of a rising trend among corporates to send gift hampers to their clients and vendors.

And Pahela Baishakh sends the message of equality by connecting all the people.” Laisa Ahmed Lisa, general secretary of Chhayanaut, said they chose songs about nature, patriotism and enlightenment.

Dhaka, April 9 -- This year's Pahela Baishakh celebrations will see participation from 27 ethnic communities alongside Bengali people, making it one of the most inclusive New Year festivities in ...

The Bangali people will welcome the Bangla new year at home and abroad through celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla Year 1413, on Friday amid much enthusiasm and fanfare.

This story is from May 7, 2022 'Pahela Baishakh' is Bangladesh's biggest cultural festival, a celebration Bengali identity Mohua Chatterjee / May 7, 2022, 22:50 IST AA Follow us ...

Dhaka, April 13 -- Extending greetings to all on occasions of Pahela Baishakh, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said they are members of one family upholding harmony as the country is ...