Bangla New Year signals a fresh start and renewed hope and this year’s Pohela Baishakh celebrations will be marked with vibrant cultural programming across television channels, from live events at Rabindra Sarobar to special broadcasts nationwide.
To welcome the Bengali New Year, thousands of voices once again come together at Rabindra Sarobar in Dhaka. Channel i and Surer Dhara jointly present ‘Hajar Konthe Borshoboron’ from 5:30 am to 9 am on April 14 (1 Boishakh). Students of Surer Dhara, along with artists from across the country, participate in the programme, filling the venue with choral performances of Bengali songs.
This year’s line-up includes performances by Rafiqul Alam, Fahim Hossain Chowdhury, Kiran Chandra Roy, Konal and Luipa. Deepti Chowdhury serves as the host for the event, while Jayanta Chatterjee recites poetry.
A Baishakhi Mela is ongoing at Rabindra Sarobar, showcasing traditional clay toys, folk crafts and rural cultural items. Channel i managing director Faridur Reza Sagar, director and head of news Shaikh Siraj, and other cultural figures are attendees, while educationist Abdullah Abu Sayeed delivers the closing remarks. Mojo and Polar are the title sponsors.
Maasranga Television is broadcasting ‘Ruchi Boishakhi Utshob 1433” live from Edward College Ground in Pabna from 9 am. Performers include Nagarbaul James, Imran Mahmudul, Oishee and winners from Magic Bauliana 2025, alongside dance performances by Mandira Chakraborty and Sohag Dance Troupe. The programme is presented by Indrani Nishi and Alif. Ajay Poddar serves as the producer.
Bangladesh Television has set a full day of special programming, including documentaries, Rabindra Sangeet-based features, poetry recitations, children’s shows, musical segments and the telefilm ‘Moner Manush’.
Live coverage includes Chhayanaut’s traditional Ramna Park programme, the Baishakhi procession and other cultural events.
