Overview

• Pohela Boishakh, also known as Poila Baisakh, celebrates the start of the Bengali New Year and will be observed on April 15, 2025.
• The Sankranti moment marking the transition to the new year is set for 3:30 AM on April 14, as per Drik Panchang.
• The festival is celebrated with enthusiasm in Bangladesh and Indian regions such as West Bengal, Tripura, and parts of Assam.
• Traditions include prayers for a bountiful harvest, opening new account books (Haal Khaata), and preparing festive dishes like ilish maach and Bengali sweets.
• Rooted in history, the Bengali calendar is believed to have originated under ancient rulers like King Shoshangko and later adapted during Mughal rule.