pahela baisakh
The Ballad of Baishakh
This beige silk sari paired with a red blouse and traditional jewellery makes you stand out, complemented by the reflected gleam of the sun. If you are more about making a statement than just...
Pahela Baishakh celebration in pictures
Bangalees throughout the country are celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla calendar, amid traditional festivities and enthusiasm despite various restrictions.
The Ballad of Baishakh
This beige silk sari paired with a red blouse and traditional jewellery makes you stand out, complemented by the reflected gleam of the sun. If you are more about making a statement than just...
Violence against women increasing, says Anisuzzaman
Despite progress of women in different socio-economic and cultural fields, violence against women is continuing to dim their success, speakers say.
Fifty fall sick after having Baishakh feast
At least 50 people became sick after having food at a Pahela Baishakh programme in Kachua upazila town on Thursday.
In colour, in festivity
The nation in a most colourful way celebrated Pahela Baishakh on Thursday, despite security concerns and a ban on outdoor
No-hilsa campaign worked well
The sale of hilsa dropped significantly at retail markets the day before Pahela Baishakh, thanks to social media campaigns and calls to
Festivity all around
The Bangla year 1423 arrives, ushering in renewed vigour and a sense of joy among the Bangalees.
Hot, sunny day awaits revellers
The weather may remain sunny and hot, taking a toll on hundreds of people going out to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year, today.
10 tips to survive unbearable summer heat
The summer is here and the heat of the sun is becoming unbearable. Thanks to the Equinox phenomenon (sun's direct position above the equator line), people get heatstroke, fall sick in this...
To eat or not to eat Hilsa this Pahela Baishakh
Pahela Baisakh in Dhaka at the Suhrawardi Udyan fare with Hilsa and panta bhat. A writer-poet, now living in Canada, made the claim sometime back that it was he and his group of friends who started...