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15Apr 2025

Pohela Boishakh: Bangladesh’s Fixed April 14 Celebration

Why in News ? Bangladesh celebrates Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, on April 14 every year since 1987, following calendar reforms for consistency. In contrast, India observes it on April 14 or 15, based on the traditional lunar-solar Bengali calendar system. Bangladesh’s Calendar Reform and Fixed Date : In 1966, Bangladesh’s Bangla Academy formed …

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