Chattogram city celebrated Pahela Baishakh and the Bengali New Year 1433 on April 14, 2026, with vibrant festivities across major cultural and public spaces. From early morning, people of all ages joined events at CRB Shirishtala, DC Hill, Gymnasium Field, Polo Ground, and local colleges, wearing traditional red-and-white attire and enjoying music, dance, and fairs.

At CRB Shirishtala, the Sammilito Pahela Baishakh Udjapan Parishad organized a colorful program featuring Rabindra, Nazrul, and folk songs. DC Hill hosted recitations and performances by cultural groups, while the district administration decorated a 1.5-kilometer stretch with alpana art. The University of Chittagong’s Fine Arts Institute held its Mongol Shobhajatra and cultural fair on the main campus, marking a shift from previous city-based parades.

The Chittagong Press Club arranged traditional food and performances, and local markets observed the hal khata ritual. The Chattogram Metropolitan Police strengthened security across key points to ensure safe celebrations as residents welcomed the new year with joy and optimism.