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Bangla Nobo Borsho (Bengali Calendar) and its celebration in Bangladesh

Bangladesh celebrated the Pahela Baisakh...

By Syed Muazzem Ali

Madam Tuhfa Zaman Ali delivering her words of appreciation

Pahela Baisakh, the first day of Bengali New Year, is one of the most cheerful and colorful festivals of Bangladesh showcasing the vivid colors in the lives of its people. In Bangladesh, the day is always observed on 14 April of the Gregorian calendar, with vibrant and festive programs throughout the country. Traditionally, Bangalees have been celebrating the day by wearing colorful traditional dresses, congregating at fairs having traditional meals of rice and fish.




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