Mangal Shobhajatra

Baishakh comes with good cheer

We must carry new year’s optimism forward and be united for the greater good

A ‘Baishakhi’ rebellion against negativity

In the context of Bangladesh, the festival of Pahela Baishakh is doubly important, as we fought for our right to be Bengali and to speak in Bangla. Therefore, when a legal notice was sent opposing the celebrations of Mangal Shobhajatra, came together to protest that notice.

Is there a Bangalee way to celebrate Pahela Baishakh?

The “Bangalee way” in the sense of a single, linear way is a myth at best, and nationalist propaganda at worst.

A glimpse into the preparations for Mangal Shobhajatra

The Bengali New Year 1430 is just around the corner, and the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Dhaka is a hive of bustling activity. All hands are on deck as the preparations for the Mangal Shobhajatra are in full swing.

JU Baishakh celebrations gloomy over student’s death

Jahangirnagar University (JU) authorities have cut short its central ‘Mangal Shobhajatra (procession of good wishes)’ on the campus marking the Bangla New Year 1426, mourning the death of an English department student last night.

Pahela Baishakh celebrated

Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla calendar, was celebrated across the country amid traditional festivities and enthusiasm despite various restrictions.

Mangal Shobhajatra preparations underway

Pohela Boishakh, the largest festival in Bangladesh, is just around the corner. Mangal Shobhajatra, an integral part of the celebration, is also widely anticipated by all.

No connection between Baishakh celebrations & religion: PM

Describing Pahela Baishakh celebrations as part of the country's tradition, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls upon people to stay alert about misinformation regarding the festival.

Festivity all around

The Bangla year 1423 arrives, ushering in renewed vigour and a sense of joy among the Bangalees.

April 14, 2023
April 14, 2023

Baishakh comes with good cheer

We must carry new year’s optimism forward and be united for the greater good

April 14, 2023
April 14, 2023

A ‘Baishakhi’ rebellion against negativity

In the context of Bangladesh, the festival of Pahela Baishakh is doubly important, as we fought for our right to be Bengali and to speak in Bangla. Therefore, when a legal notice was sent opposing the celebrations of Mangal Shobhajatra, came together to protest that notice.

April 14, 2023
April 14, 2023

Is there a Bangalee way to celebrate Pahela Baishakh?

The “Bangalee way” in the sense of a single, linear way is a myth at best, and nationalist propaganda at worst.

April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023

A glimpse into the preparations for Mangal Shobhajatra

The Bengali New Year 1430 is just around the corner, and the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Dhaka is a hive of bustling activity. All hands are on deck as the preparations for the Mangal Shobhajatra are in full swing.

April 14, 2019
April 14, 2019

JU Baishakh celebrations gloomy over student’s death

Jahangirnagar University (JU) authorities have cut short its central ‘Mangal Shobhajatra (procession of good wishes)’ on the campus marking the Bangla New Year 1426, mourning the death of an English department student last night.

April 14, 2019
April 14, 2019

Pahela Baishakh celebrated

Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla calendar, was celebrated across the country amid traditional festivities and enthusiasm despite various restrictions.

April 10, 2019
April 10, 2019

Mangal Shobhajatra preparations underway

Pohela Boishakh, the largest festival in Bangladesh, is just around the corner. Mangal Shobhajatra, an integral part of the celebration, is also widely anticipated by all.

April 12, 2017
April 12, 2017

No connection between Baishakh celebrations & religion: PM

Describing Pahela Baishakh celebrations as part of the country's tradition, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls upon people to stay alert about misinformation regarding the festival.

April 14, 2016
April 14, 2016

Festivity all around

The Bangla year 1423 arrives, ushering in renewed vigour and a sense of joy among the Bangalees.

April 15, 2015
April 15, 2015

Bangalees celebrate Pahela Baishakh 1422

Thousands of people gathered at Ramna Park and on Dhaka University campus to welcome the Bengali New Year 1422. Authorities concerned chalked out several traditional programmes to celebrate the occasion.