Pahela Baishakh 1425
Dhaka-Delhi fraternal ties enriched by shared art, culture: Sushma
A symbolic Mongol Shubhajatra and a mesmerising display of dance and music marked the celebration of Pahela Baishakh, Bangla New Year's Day, by Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi.
Google doodle celebrates Pahela Baishakh
Search engine giant Google is celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla new year, by replacing its regular home page graphic with a special doodle for the Bangladeshi surfers.
Don’t let BNP-Jamaat like clique return to power: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urges all to remain united so that evil forces like BNP-Jamaat clique cannot grab power as they will undermine the country's heritage, culture and existence.
Manik Mia avenue adorned with Alpona marking Bangla New Year
The unveiling ceremony of “Alponay Baishakh 1425” is held at the capital’s Manik Mia Avenue to welcome the Bangla New Year 1425.
Pahela Baishakh 1425 celebrated amid tight security
Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla calendar 1425, is being celebrated across the country with due festivities and enthusiasm since morning.
Baishakhi smile
Our car has to take a detour from Dhanmondi Road 27 because of traffic congestion in front of Genetic Plaza, the new hub for getting glass bangles -- one of the must wearable accessories for women on Pahela Baishakh.
Bangla New Year: Sweetmeat makers see huge sales
Exchange of sweets, known as misthi in Bangla, is very common in social and religious rituals in Bangladesh. But the Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year, has become the biggest occasion for sweet makers and sellers in recent years.
The other side of panta bhaat
For over 5000 years, rice has been the staple food in many parts of the world, including Bangladesh where the agriculture sector
Top notch security during Pahela Baishakh: Cops
Dhaka Metropolitan Police says it has taken heightened security measures centering Pahela Baishakh celebrations in the capital.
Withdraw time bar on Pahela Baishakh celebrations: Rights body
After coming down heavily on the government instruction to finish all celebration programmes of Pahela Baishakh at open places by 5:00pm, a women rights body demands withdrawal of such restriction.
Baishakh abar asho!
The history of the Shobhajatra dates back only from 1989, yet Mangal Shobhajatra is now a signature event in the celebration of Pahela Baishakh; inseparable from our renewed mindset as Bengalis.
Mega discounts on card usage ahead of Pahela Baishakh
Banks and mobile financial service providers are offering a bundle of discounts for shoppers in the run-up to Pahela Baishakh, which has become one of the biggest spending occasions for Bangladeshis.
Going digital with Baishakhi shopping
As the mighty spring season prepares to wrap up all its glory for this year, the people of Bangladesh wait with waves of excitement for
Security measures weighed ahead of Baishakh celebration: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan says stringent security measures have been taken for smooth celebration of Pahela Baishakh across the country.
The Bengali belle's ultimate guide to Baishakhi beauty!
Without a doubt, Baishakh is the most awaited season in the Bengali calendar. What could be more uplifting than the warm sun filtering through the windows and clear blue skies?
The dawn of a new day and a year
With the blinding morning rays breaking through the changing clouds, the harbinger of new beginnings envelops the land of Bangladesh in true zeal and splendour. It is Pahela Baishakh once again and the dominating rush of reasserting the glorified Bengali spirit has us enchanted, with the spell working its charm from the very break of early dawn.