pahela baisakh
Cultural heritage in a bowl: The taste of Bogura’r doi
Bogura, once a quaint town, is now a bustling metropolis, but its legendary curd, Bogura’r doi, remains a symbol of tradition. This gourmet delight blends age-old recipes with the finest local ingredients. Artisans meticulously craft it, starting with fresh cow’s milk, boiled and reduced, then fermented in clay pots.
Chaitra Sankranti: How do we detox our social body?
Gang culture, partisan politics, and hapless youth cannot be part of the algorithm needed for a Smart Bangladesh.
Gambhir offers sweets to reporters for ‘Pahela Baishakh’
“It’s New Years tomorrow [today], so we have got sweets for you guys. So please feel free and put some calories on,” Gambhir said before distributing rasgullas.
Chhayanaut’s call to celebrate humanity this Bangla New Year
Since its inception in the 1960s as a form of resistance against Pakistani rule, Chhayanaut's New Year celebration at Ramna Batamul in Dhaka has become a hallmark event, marking the commencement of the Bangla New Year’s festivities.
Animesh Aich’s ‘Maya’ to stream on OTT this Pohela Baishakh
Animesh told The Daily Star, “I was thinking about directing a film based on my favourite author. ‘Maya’ has a special place in my heart. I feel extremely happy to be able to work on this project.”
Opinion / Why the backlash against Mongol Shobhojatra is worrying
The backlash against Pahela Baishakh and broader Bengali culture is unlikely to be resolved any time soon.
Baishakh comes with good cheer
We must carry new year’s optimism forward and be united for the greater good
Nothing can dampen the spirits of Charukola students
Preparations underway for celebrating Pahela Baishakh with grandeur
Pahela Baishakh celebration in pictures
Bangalees throughout the country are celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla calendar, amid traditional festivities and enthusiasm despite various restrictions.
No mask on Pahela Baishakh
The celebration of Pahela Baishakh this year will see a major change as the government has slapped a ban on wearing masks in "Mongol Shovajatra" on Dhaka University campus.