Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla calendar, was celebrated across the country amid traditional festivities and enthusiasm despite various restrictions.

The US Government and American people greet the Bengalis around the world on the occasion “Pahela Baishakh”, the first day of Bengali New Year.

Online shops are now even selling hilsa fish ahead of the Pahela Baishakh, an annual festival that is typically celebrated with a meal centred on the delicacy.