Planning on visiting the Ramna batamul, listening to accomplished Chhayanaut singers embracing the dawn of a new year with renditions of Tagore, Nazrul and others? We bet you are!

Drawing inspiration from pages of history, Restaurant Amrit has launched its new menu that is a representation of Mughal influences in our culinary traditions, with an emphasis on the famed “dumpakht.”

Classic Bengali fish biryani is enough to make one's mouth water. There is an interesting story behind this Bengali delicacy. Biryani in Bengal evolved from Lucknow when the last Nawab of Awadh was exiled to

Chaitra Sankranti is more than a 100-year-old celebration of marking the last day of the Bangla New Year. Although the festival is mostly observed in rural parts of the country, in recent years it has also been adopted into the urban lifestyle.

Bangladesh — irrespective of its size as a nation, has always been important due to its geographical position. Over the millennia, migratory patterns have brought people to this lush delta from all regions, not only of the subcontinent, but also across the oceans.

The history of the Shobhajatra dates back only from 1989, yet Mangal Shobhajatra is now a signature event in the celebration of Pahela Baishakh; inseparable from our renewed mindset as Bengalis.

At long last Baishakh is here. We bid adieu to all that is old and weary, making way for new and auspicious tidings. The time to celebrate life in all its glory is here, and a sense of rejuvenation and renewal is prevalent all around. This festive energy touches every aspect of Bengali life, as we like to embrace the spirit of Baishakh wholeheartedly!

Celebrate the best of Bangla New Year with Anjan's theme based colourful clothes. Traditional red and white with architectural designs, shital pati, kantha stitch etc. are the inspirations for this collection.

The Summer 2018 fashion trends are nothing less than bright, bold and beautiful, and these trends are prominently reflected in the SS'18 collection of Le Reve which has just launched in the stores.

Jahangir Hossain is a talented artist, and his latest exhibition is a must-see for every connoisseur of modern Bangladeshi paintings. The opening ceremony is scheduled for today, Tuesday, at 5PM. Giuseppe Semenza, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Italy, Rubana Huq, MD of Mohammadi Group, and artist Jamal Ahmed are expected to be present on the occasion.

Jewellery pieces are not just a symbol of wealth but also a way of making new memories. This Pahela Baishakh create a special memory by partaking in the celebrations at the main branch of Jarwa House in Gulshan. They will be hosting a mela, but unlike past years they have gone with a more traditional theme for 1425 by hiring students from Charukola to help with the decorations.

Grameen Uniqlo has brought exclusive designs in their Bashakhi collection for young fashion enthusiasts. This year they are showcasing their collection of trendy and traditional outfits in bold bright colours.

As the scorching summer approaches, your best light wear is already out and you are preparing to welcome Baishakh. Just as your wardrobe is fashionably light and festive, your footwear too has to match the mood! No worries on that front though; Apex has a trendy, fashionable lineup for the fashion forward as well as those who are looking to match tradition with comfort.

To capture the full vibrancy of Baishakh, the children's lineup from Kay Kraft features bright colours. Various patterns and cuts are the key focus with fabrics like cotton, linen and many more.

To welcome and celebrate the start of Baishakh, Khazana is offering guests the 'Opar Bangla Mahabhoj' for lunch and dinner. Celebrity chef Panchali Dutta is being specially flown in from Kolkata to provide authentic flavours of Opar Bangla Cuisine. She will interact with the guests to familiarise them with the authentic cuisine from West Bengal, and share interesting trivia also. Special cooking workshops will be held for the guests on selected days.

Celebrate Pahela Baishakh with one-of-a-kind offerings at Amari Dhaka. The Amaya Food Gallery will feature 'Aatmishali Utshob' – featuring eight different cuisines from eight divisions of Bangladesh.

Balancing traditional designs and fashionable modern trends this Baishakh, Ambor is ready to grace your wardrobe with their best collection of saris.

Blending in traditional red and white with summer colours, Cats Eye is all set for this Baishakh. For the younger crowd, linen and other cotton fabrics with trendy cuts and designs are the focus. Westerns designs are mixed with local motifs and embroidery and screen prints grace the variety of clothes in this collection.

As the Bengali New Year is upon us once more, every fashion house is getting ready with their collection to make the day as memorable as ever. Foring too is joining the festivity. Their collection focuses on red, white, blue, pink, yellow, green, sky blue and many more colours.

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