It all started with a king’s command and the struggles of farmers. But over time, Pohela Boishakh became much more than just a calendar fix—it turned into a celebration of people, pride, and protest.

Once they finally did, they only maintained La Niña levels for a few months. Now, neither La Niña nor its counterpart El Niño are present and a so-called neutral phase has begun, according to a ...

Although the Bengali calendar has been in use for centuries, the tradition of celebrating Pahela Baishakh as a public festival is a relatively modern development. The vibrant festivities at Ramna ...

It marks the first day of the Bengali New Year according to the Bengali calendar. For those unfamiliar, Poila or Pohela means "first"-referring to the first day of the month of Baisakh in the Hindu ...

Actor Rezwan Rabbani Sheikh eagerly awaits Eid-ul-Fitr each year, cherishing both the spiritual and familial aspects. He begins the day by paying respects to elders and enjoys the tradition of ...