Boishakh Beats

Boishakh Beats

Representational image of Pahela Baishakh. Photo: Collected

The quiet ache of celebrating Noboborsho when home is oceans away

Thousands of miles from home, Bengalis around the world find quiet, heartfelt ways to celebrate Noboborsho — through food, music, memories, and a shared longing for the sounds and colours of Boishakh

Illustration: TBS

Baishakh through the ages: How the Bengali New Year became the heart of a nation

Photo: Rajib Dhar

What's happening around town: Dhaka dances into the new year with Pohela Baishakh celebrations

Homegrown brands are stepping up with breathable and stylish fabric options. Photo: Collected

Finding the perfect panjabi for Baishakh

This year’s procession carries significance like never before, as it marks the first Bangla New Year since the fall of the Hasina regime last August. Photo: Rajib Dhar

Colours, clay and chaos: What’s new in this year’s procession

Many traders and artisans across the country are bracing for a Pahela Baishakh that feels unusually subdued on the business front. Photo: TBS

The spirit of Baishakh lives on, even as sales fall flat