Bengali New Year
Bengali New Year. Poila means 'first' and Boishakh is the first month of the Bengali calendar. King Shoshangko of ancient Bengal is credited with starting the Bengali era.
If you find an error, please let us know. Celebration of Pohela Boishakh traces its roots back. Fairs, cultural events, and food festivals form an integral part of Bengali.
The Bengali community in India, Bangladesh and across the globe get together with friends and family to.
Additionally, it is a national holiday in Bangladesh.
In the Bengali community, it is also known as Pohela Boishakh, and it is celebrated with great zeal. While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. It is a significant festival for Bengalis, both in Bangladesh and in West Bengal.