Halkhata

Pahela Baishakh belongs to every Bangalee : Abul Hayat

‘Halkhata’ refers to the ritual of starting a new logbook for one’s business or establishment. Speaking about the tradition, Abul Hayat quipped, “The ritual is still ongoing and I have been invited to a few as well. People have sweets to mark the auspicious event, which I like very much.”

Sweets for tax payers on Chaitra Sankranti: NBR

For the very first time in its history, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) is going to offer sweets to the tax payers marking Chaitra Sankranti – the end of the last month of the Bangla Year. In line with Bangla tradition, NBR will also celebrate Halkhata on Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year.

Pahela Baishakh, Halkhata, and memories

Are the Bangla New Year and Halkhata celebrations today similar to the way they were back in the ‘50's or ‘60’s? How did Bangalis welcome the New Year in those days?

April 14, 2023
April 14, 2023

Pahela Baishakh belongs to every Bangalee : Abul Hayat

‘Halkhata’ refers to the ritual of starting a new logbook for one’s business or establishment. Speaking about the tradition, Abul Hayat quipped, “The ritual is still ongoing and I have been invited to a few as well. People have sweets to mark the auspicious event, which I like very much.”

April 5, 2017
April 5, 2017

Sweets for tax payers on Chaitra Sankranti: NBR

For the very first time in its history, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) is going to offer sweets to the tax payers marking Chaitra Sankranti – the end of the last month of the Bangla Year. In line with Bangla tradition, NBR will also celebrate Halkhata on Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year.

April 14, 2016
April 14, 2016

Pahela Baishakh, Halkhata, and memories

Are the Bangla New Year and Halkhata celebrations today similar to the way they were back in the ‘50's or ‘60’s? How did Bangalis welcome the New Year in those days?