Baishakh is the one celebration bringing all us Bengalis together, and the fearless Olive in Greece celebrated the day in spirit as well. Although Pahela Baishakh is just a renewal of business transactions and closing accounts, for the rest of the nation it is madness beyond belief and a celebration that is unparalleled.

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The Bangla New Year is almost upon us and it is the season for slipping into a festive mood. All fashion houses are set to join in this festivity, and Nabarupa is no exception. Their Bashakhi collection has geometric-folk motifs and flowers. The range includes kameezs, saris, T-shirts, panjabis, and many more for adults, as well as for children.

One of the most celebrated occasions in Bangladesh, Pahela Baishakh brings new life. For this season, Sadakalo is focusing on the 'Shokher Hari' motif.

Celebrate the coming Bangla New Year with an exclusive collection from Rang Bangladesh. This year's themes include shital patis, mangal shobhajatra in main shades of red, maroon, off-white and white.

The festive spirit of the Bengali New Year is here once again, as the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka embellishes the hotel in the bright colours of “Pahela Baishakh”

Adding colour to our everyday city life, Dhaka Regency Hotel and Resort and Mutual Trust Bank Limited have organised extensive programmes on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh 1425.

To celebrate the upcoming Baishkah, Woman's World is offering a makeup offer at Tk 1425, which includes hair style, sari styling, even Baishakhi temporary tattoos in varied hues of crude local paint, which is all the rage now.

Drawing inspiration from pages of history, Restaurant Amrit has launched its new menu that is a representation of Mughal influences in our culinary traditions, with an emphasis on the famed “dumpakht.”

Bangladesh — irrespective of its size as a nation, has always been important due to its geographical position. Over the millennia, migratory patterns have brought people to this lush delta from all regions, not only of the subcontinent, but also across the oceans.

Drawing inspiration from pages of history, Restaurant Amrit has launched its new menu that is a representation of Mughal influences in our culinary traditions, with an emphasis on the famed “dumpakht.”

At long last Baishakh is here. We bid adieu to all that is old and weary, making way for new and auspicious tidings. The time to celebrate life in all its glory is here, and a sense of rejuvenation and renewal is prevalent all around. This festive energy touches every aspect of Bengali life, as we like to embrace the spirit of Baishakh wholeheartedly!

Chaitra Sankranti is more than a 100-year-old celebration of marking the last day of the Bangla New Year. Although the festival is mostly observed in rural parts of the country, in recent years it has also been adopted into the urban lifestyle.

The Summer 2018 fashion trends are nothing less than bright, bold and beautiful, and these trends are prominently reflected in the SS'18 collection of Le Reve which has just launched in the stores.

The history of the Shobhajatra dates back only from 1989, yet Mangal Shobhajatra is now a signature event in the celebration of Pahela Baishakh; inseparable from our renewed mindset as Bengalis.

Jewellery pieces are not just a symbol of wealth but also a way of making new memories. This Pahela Baishakh create a special memory by partaking in the celebrations at the main branch of Jarwa House in Gulshan. They will be hosting a mela, but unlike past years they have gone with a more traditional theme for 1425 by hiring students from Charukola to help with the decorations.

Celebrate the best of Bangla New Year with Anjan's theme based colourful clothes. Traditional red and white with architectural designs, shital pati, kantha stitch etc. are the inspirations for this collection.