Pahela Baishakh

Pahela Baishakh

Screengrab of a snake charmer performing at an alleged illegal snake show at a Pohela Boishakh fair organised by the Boalkhali upazila administration in Chattogram.

Two briefly detained after protesting 'illegal' snake show at Ctg's Boalkhali fair

Provisions in the Wildlife (Conservation and Security) Act, 2026, prohibit the use of wild animals such as snakes for public entertainment.

In recent times, a large urban economy has also grown around Pahela Baishakh. This includes urban fairs, traditional clothing, and cultural events. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS

The economics of Pahela Baishakh: Culture as livelihood

Dancers gracefully bid adieu to the passing year while ushering in Pahela Baishakh 1433 on Monday at CRB Shireeshtala in Chattogram. Organised by the New Year Celebration Council, the festivities feature traditional music and dance as part of the Pahela Baishakh celebrations. Photo: Md Minhaj Uddin/TBS

Nation turns into a cultural canvas to welcome Pahela Baishakh

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DU metro station to remain shut on Pahela Baishakh, Shahbagh till noon

This image taken on 12 April 2026 shows JU students preparing a sculpture ahead of Pahela Baishakh celebrations. Photo: TBS

JU gears up for Pahela Baishakh with vibrant motifs, strict procession rules

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Govt launches Farmer's Card on Pahela Baishakh, landless, small farmers to get Tk2,500 yearly

Security personnel of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) conduct a drill at Ramna Park ahead of Pahela Baishakh celebrations to ensure safety and smooth arrangements for the upcoming festivities on 12 April 2026. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

DMP confident of safe Pahela Baishakh celebrations

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22,065 farmers primarily selected for Farmers Card rollout on Pahela Baishakh

Mangal Shobhajatra started at Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts at 9:15am, went around Shahbagh and TSC, and ended back at the Faculty of Fine Arts. Photo: Rajib Dhar

Govt takes elaborate programmes to celebrate ‘Pahela Baishakh’

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Hilsa prices surge ahead of Pahela Baishakh; vegetables, chicken also costlier

The gastronomy of renewal: Five quintessential dishes for Pahela Baishakh

The gastronomy of renewal: Five quintessential dishes for Pahela Baishakh

Mangal Shobhajatra started at Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts at 9:15am, went around Shahbagh and TSC, and ended back at the Faculty of Fine Arts. Photo: Rajib Dhar

Nationwide tight security measures taken ahead of Pahela Baishakh; events to conclude by 6pm

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Writ petition filed with HC to stop Pahela Baishakh 'Shobhajatra'