Pahela Baishakh, celebrated on April 14, marks the Bengali New Year, rooted in Emperor Akbar’s reform aligning taxes with harvests. Today, it’s a vibrant cultural festival filled with music, processions, traditional food, and colourful attire.
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.
Pahela Baishakh, celebrated on April 14, marks the Bengali New Year, rooted in Emperor Akbar’s reform aligning taxes with harvests. Today, it’s a vibrant cultural festival filled with music, processions, traditional food, and colourful attire.
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.
