pahela baisakh celebrations

Why we love red and white sarees on Pahela Baishakh

Pahela Baishakh is characterised by vibrant festivities and mouth-watering dishes. For Bengali women, the essence of this day lies in their red and white sarees — an emblem of their unwavering love for tradition through the ages.

From sarees to Boho: Taking up sartorial challenges this Pahela Baishakh

While there is hardly anything as symbolic as hues of red and white for Pahela Baishakh, this year we are excited for something new, something different!

7 must-visit festivals happening in 2023

Whether you are into sports, arts, or cultural traditions, the must-visit festivals below would offer a great experience and some of the most exciting and memorable festivals around the globe.

Dhaka boutiques see rise in sales on Pahela Baishakh

“At least the pandemic has subsided and people are coming back to the stores. We reserved a moderate collection for Baishakh, especially for consumers who want to celebrate the occasion with fervour,” said Khalid Mahmood Khan, owner of home-grown apparel store Kay Kraft.

Pahela Baishakh celebrated

Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla calendar, was celebrated amid traditional festivities and enthusiasm despite various restrictions prompted by last year’s women assault on Dhaka University campus.

Pahela Baishakh Molestation / Detectives claim to have made first arrest

Detectives yesterday claimed to have made the first arrest over the sexual assaults on women during the Pahela Baishakh celebrations on Dhaka University campus last year.

April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024

Why we love red and white sarees on Pahela Baishakh

Pahela Baishakh is characterised by vibrant festivities and mouth-watering dishes. For Bengali women, the essence of this day lies in their red and white sarees — an emblem of their unwavering love for tradition through the ages.

April 1, 2024
April 1, 2024

From sarees to Boho: Taking up sartorial challenges this Pahela Baishakh

While there is hardly anything as symbolic as hues of red and white for Pahela Baishakh, this year we are excited for something new, something different!

January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023

7 must-visit festivals happening in 2023

Whether you are into sports, arts, or cultural traditions, the must-visit festivals below would offer a great experience and some of the most exciting and memorable festivals around the globe.

April 14, 2022
April 14, 2022

Dhaka boutiques see rise in sales on Pahela Baishakh

“At least the pandemic has subsided and people are coming back to the stores. We reserved a moderate collection for Baishakh, especially for consumers who want to celebrate the occasion with fervour,” said Khalid Mahmood Khan, owner of home-grown apparel store Kay Kraft.

April 14, 2016
April 14, 2016

Pahela Baishakh celebrated

Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla calendar, was celebrated amid traditional festivities and enthusiasm despite various restrictions prompted by last year’s women assault on Dhaka University campus.

January 29, 2016
January 29, 2016

Detectives claim to have made first arrest

Detectives yesterday claimed to have made the first arrest over the sexual assaults on women during the Pahela Baishakh celebrations on Dhaka University campus last year.