“Halkhata”, the Bengali New Year tradition of settling old debts and opening a fresh ledger, has evolved as customs have changed with the era. With technology now woven into daily ...

During this auspicious day, devotees make new investments, buy rice, and deposit money in the bank, and not just that there ...

One of them was Amlan Baidya, who lives in Nagerbazar. “I try to come to Dakshineswar on every Poila Baisakh. I prayed for a ...

The baul songs in rural fairs, the musical gatherings of Chhayanaut in Ramna; dressed-up men and women, boys and girls in new ...

After four days of closure owing to the waqf-related violence in the area that claimed three lives, he opened his wholesale and retail grocery shop on Tuesday for halkhata (new ledger) puja, a ...

Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, will be observed on April 15, 2025. Most businesses and government offices in West ...

The lives of Bangladeshis are enriched with various festivals, the most prominent of which is Noboborsho (Bangla New Year).

Pohela Boisakh is a special day for businesses as well where most of them start the New Year with a "Halkhata" ceremony, opening new account books to celebrate the new financial year. However ...

Halkhata Ceremony: Traders open new account books and invite customers with sweets, symbolizing a fresh start. In Dhaka, a grand procession featuring colorful masks and floats takes place ...

Attendees can write New Year wishes on the travelling Halkhata installation, which will conclude its journey at Nazrul Mancha Auditorium. The event also offers traditional Aalta application for ...

A climate of ‘universal celebration’ characterised the Bengali New Year of the year 1432 yesterday. An anniversary that ...