Pohela Boishakh is the first day of Bangla year. In fact, it is the day of welcoming the Bangla New Year.
The celebration of this day is an integral part of our culture and tradition. So, the day is celebrated with traditional festive across the country. People in villages celebrate this day according to their traditional customs. Special meals are arranged at home and Baishakhi Melas are held in different places. It is a day of great pleasure to the village people and children.
City dwellers also celebrate this day with delight. Girls and women wear yellow sarees and boys wear pajama-panjabi. Some people eat watered-rice with onion, green chili and Hilsha fish.
Shop keepers both in villages and towns open current account book named as Halkhata and distribute sweets among their customers and clients.