Pahela Baishakh 1433

Pahela Baishakh 1433

A trader in Old Dhaka's Tantibazar reviews his traditional red-clothed ledger, marking Halkhata, celebrating the Bengali New Year on 14 April 2026. Photo: TBS

'The excitement is gone': Halkhata's colourful past gives way to quiet decline

Today, however, the practice has largely been reduced to a symbolic ritual as tradition fades

Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Bangladesh celebrates Pahela Baishakh with vibrant celebrations

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

Grace, colour, and culture come together in every thread on Noboborsho. Photo: MBRELLA

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