Baisakhi Celebration in Foreign Lands The Bengali New Year, also known as Pohela Baisakh or Vaisakhi, is knocking at the door with many colorful celebrations and events. The day is celebrated on 14 or 15 April and is the first day of the Bengali calendar. It is a public holiday in Bangladesh, West Nepal, Tripura, Assam, and some other foreign countries like the United Kingdom,...