Pahela Baishakh 1429

Why is Pahela Baishakh celebrated on different dates in West Bengal and Bangladesh?

This is the year 1429 in the Bengali calendar. However, since many argue that if Emperor Akbar introduced the Bengali calendar 438 years ago, why is it the year 1429 in the calendar?

Bangladesh celebrates Pahela Baishakh 1429 in full swing after 2 years

After two years of Covid-19 pandemic related restrictions, the welcoming ceremony of Bangla New Year began this morning (April 14) with numerous shades and colours.

Pahela Baishakh 1429 ushered in at Ramna Batamul

After two long years, the welcoming ceremony of Bangla New Year has begun at Ramna Batamul with the first rays of today’s morning sun.

No clash between religion and culture: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said culture has no clash with religion -- referring to numerous attacks on cultural programmes including bombings at Pahela Baishakh celebration.

April 14, 2022
April 14, 2022

Why is Pahela Baishakh celebrated on different dates in West Bengal and Bangladesh?

This is the year 1429 in the Bengali calendar. However, since many argue that if Emperor Akbar introduced the Bengali calendar 438 years ago, why is it the year 1429 in the calendar?

April 14, 2022
April 14, 2022

Bangladesh celebrates Pahela Baishakh 1429 in full swing after 2 years

After two years of Covid-19 pandemic related restrictions, the welcoming ceremony of Bangla New Year began this morning (April 14) with numerous shades and colours.

April 14, 2022
April 14, 2022

Pahela Baishakh 1429 ushered in at Ramna Batamul

After two long years, the welcoming ceremony of Bangla New Year has begun at Ramna Batamul with the first rays of today’s morning sun.

April 13, 2022
April 13, 2022

No clash between religion and culture: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said culture has no clash with religion -- referring to numerous attacks on cultural programmes including bombings at Pahela Baishakh celebration.