Kalakendra is currently hosting Saidul Haque Juise's exhibition, Kaler Halkhata, which opened on 25 April and will continue until 4 May. Known for his bold political commentary and distinctive ...

Flare-up pall on Poila Baisakh: Businesses suffer 'double loss' as fear grips Murshidabad After four days of closure owing to the waqf-related violence in the area that claimed three lives, he opened ...

A priest marks a halkhata with vermilion at Kalighat temple on Poila Baisakh on Tuesday. Halkhata signifies opening a new ledger by business owners on the Bengali New Year. Picture by Sanat Kr Sinha ...

'Halkhata', a 248-year-old Bengali tradition of opening new ledger books for account-keeping on Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year, is being observed in business town Narayanganj.

On the occassion of Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year), which is on April 15, 2025, most businesses, government offices, and banks in West Bengal will be closed as it's a public holiday.

Pohela Boishakh is a celebration of Bengali culture, unity, and the hope for a prosperous year ahead. Whether in Bangladesh or India, the festival brings communities together to honor traditions ...

Halkhata, a tradition that has spanned centuries, is a testament to the resilience of cultural practices in the face of change. While modernity has diminished its prevalence, the commitment of Old ...

Mentioning that 'Halkhata' is an integral part of the Bangla New Year, the Chief Adviser said even in modern times, the tradition of Halkhata is still maintained in the markets, towns and ports of ...

“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 life, mobile ...