What is Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year)? Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, marks the first day of the Bengali calendar, also known as Bangabda.It’s a vibrant festival symbolizing fresh beginnings, unity, and cultural pride, celebrated widely in West Bengal, Bangladesh, Tripura, and across the Bengali diaspora.The word “Pohela” means “first,” and “Boishakh” is the […]
