Organisers say previous name symbolised oppressive Hasina government, while critics say the move is against Bengali ethos.

Pohela Boishakh, also known as Poila Baisakh or Noboborsho is the traditional new year day of the Bengali people. The day is celebrated with joy, cultural pride and enthusiasm by Bengalis worldwide.

The Bengali New Year, is being celebrated today, April 15, with vibrant festivities, traditional delicacies, and devotional ...

Ananda Shobhajatra', marking the first day of the Bengali New Year, was brought out from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University on Monday morning, reinforcing messages of unity, peace, and ...

A student from the Faculty of Fine Art at Dhaka University looks at masks for celebration of the upcoming Bengali New Year in ...

(250407) -- DHAKA, April 7, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A student from the Faculty of Fine Art at Dhaka University arranges masks for ...

Red FM, India's leading private radio and entertainment network, proudly presents the fifth season of Poila Boithak. This ...

The new year stands at the doorstep; following the time-honoured tradition of bidding adieu to the old year, Bangladesh is ...

Pohel Boishakh arrived on April 15, and many states have declared it a public holiday. Its a day of family gathering, ...