Kolkata: Bengali New Year, Poila Baisakh 1430

Sudip Chanda

Bengali New Year, also known as Poila Boisakh, is a joyous festival celebrated by Bengalis all around the world. It marks the beginning of the Bengali calendar year and usually falls on the 14th or 15th of April. The word “Poila” means “first” and “Boisakh” is the first month of the Bengali calendar, hence the name “Poila Boishak”. This day is considered to be a time of new beginnings, hope, and renewal. From this article, you will get all information about Bengali New Year. The current Bengali Year is Bengali calendar 1430 BS or Bengali Sambat.