Pahela Baishakh (Bangla New Year)

Baishakh is the first month of Bangla year. Bangladeshis celebrate the New Bangla Year on the 1st (Pahela) Baishakh. The whole country falls in a festive mood in this day. Lots of fairs, cultural festivals, colorful rallies, seminars, exhibitions etc. are organized to celebrate the Pahela Baishakh in every part of the country. The Dhaka University campus and the Ramna area of Dhaka becomes the center point of national level celebration of this festival.