From “Fasli San” to Bangla Nabobarsho – in short, the Bengali year which came into effect in 1556 was initially known as “Crop Year” or “Fasli San”. The counting of the Bengali new year began to facilitate agriculture and tax collection. The new Bengali year was introduced based on the Hijri lunar year and Bengali solar year.

13:55 14 April 2022

The country has been celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year-1429, today, Thursday (April 14) upholding the rich cultural values and rituals of the Bangalees.

10:06 14 April 2022