Organisers say previous name symbolised oppressive Hasina government, while critics say the move is against Bengali ethos.

Hindu devotees carry a basket with idols of deities of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, and goddess of wealth Lakshmi to perform rituals on the occasion of Bengali New Year’s day in which traders in ...

DHAKA (ANI)- Bangladesh has renamed the traditional Bengali New Year procession recognized by UNESCO, in response to pressure ...

As Pohela Boishakh unfolds across Bangladesh, Dhaka is the heart of the celebration. With vibrant processions, cultural events, and joyous gatherings, the city embraces a day of renewal and ...

In the capital, Dhaka, people clad in the traditional red attire ushered in the Bengali new year 1432, joining a procession ...

Dhaka University is marking the occasion with its customary rally, now renamed ‘Barshoboron Ananda Shobhajatra’, replacing the decades-old name ‘Mangal Shobhajatra’ ...

Pohela Baishakh will be celebrated across the country, in every district and sub-district. The ministry has doubled the budget allocation for this. Special attention is being given to areas with ...

A Queens-based elder care program is embracing the city's cultural diversity by celebrating Eid al-Fitr and Holi in Jamaica.

He assures that authorities will take necessary steps to ensure law and order remains as stable as it was during Ramadan ...

“As the blessed month of Ramadan comes to a close ... The Indian prime minister called the joyous occasion “a time of celebration, reflection, gratitude and unity” while “it reminds us of the values ...

As the holy month of Ramadan nears its end, with Eid al-Fitr having begun, the city of Accra is preparing for a new kind of celebration. Tomorrow evening, Diezel Night Club at 1400 New Town Road ...