Renowned Rabindra Sangeet artiste Sahana Bajpaie has expressed concern over what she describes as the gradual erosion of Bengali identity, particularly in the cultural sphere. In a recent Facebook post, she criticised the growing trend of prioritising Hindi songs over Bangla music, even at quintessentially Bengali celebrations such as Pohela Boishakh and Durga Puja in Kolkata.

As long-awaited summer showers arrive to offer respite from the sweltering heat we have been experiencing, here are a few books to accompany you as you cosy up in bed and watch the rain beat down on your windows.

Gang culture, partisan politics, and hapless youth cannot be part of the algorithm needed for a Smart Bangladesh.

Illustrated by Kazi Istela Imam, Nobo Opens a Door embraces the occasion of Pohela Boishakh—an event that is dear to many.

Rapid Action Battalion today arrested Mufti Shafiqur Rahman, a death row convict in the bomb blasts during Pahela Baishakh celebrations  21 years ago at Ramna Batamul in 2001.

Jahid Maleque Sawapan, the health and family welfare minister and lawmaker from Manikganj-3 constituency, was present at the function, presided over by SM Ferdous, the deputy commissioner of Manikganj.

The death references and appeals of the 2001 sensational Ramna Batamul carnage case have been pending with the High Court for nearly five years due to legal tangles.

Popular musicians Dilshad Nahar Kona and Imran Mahmudul dropped a new music video recently, for the song Ke Koto Dure.

Pohela Boishakh bears testament to Bangladesh's history of diversity and inclusiveness, making it a celebration that truly unites the people of our country in cultural harmony. The day is celebrated by one and all, and stars of our showbiz world are no different. With Pohela Boishakh just around the corner, prominent artistes share their thoughts and memories of the day.

Pohela Boishakh, the largest festival in Bangladesh, is just around the corner. Mangal Shobhajatra, an integral part of the celebration, is also widely anticipated by all.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan says stringent security measures have been taken for smooth celebration of Pahela Baishakh across the country.

Pohela Boishakh is surely one of the biggest festivals of Bengalis.

The High Court directs the authorities concerned to investigate the incidents of sexual assault on women on the Dhaka University campus on Tuesday evening during the Pahela Baishakh celebration.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeks vote for the party-backed mayor aspirants of Dhaka and Chittagong city corporation polls.

Police today assured of foolproof security throughout Dhaka ahead of Pohela Boishakh celebrations – the Bangla new year.

Feedback's song “Melay Jaire” has become the quitessential Pohela Boishakh anthem for the urban youth, and now Creinse Limited

Thursday was a day of heavy rains in the Moulvibazar area. Like the new tea leaves blooming on every plant, an air of festivity lingered in the tea estates.

Preparations for Chaitra Sangkranti and Pohela Boishakh are gathering steam in Barisal city.

As elsewhere in the country, socio-cultural and educational organisations of the port city are now busy readying to herald Pohela Boishakh, the first day of the Bangla New Year, and to bid farewell to the old year.