Bangladesh marks the first day of spring, known as Pahela Falgun, on February 14, 2026, with nationwide celebrations. The National Spring Festival Celebration Council is organizing the main event at the Liberation War Museum’s open grounds in Agargaon. The festival begins at 7:30 a.m. with instrumental and vocal performances by students of Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay, followed by group and solo music, dance, recitations, and cultural exchanges. Various renowned cultural organizations and artists are participating in the event.
This year’s Pahela Falgun coincides with Valentine’s Day, creating a dual celebration across the country. Citizens are also observing Anti-Autocracy Resistance Day, commemorating the 1983 student movement against the Majid Khan Commission’s education policy. The festive atmosphere is further influenced by the recent national election and referendum results. However, the annual Ekushey Book Fair has been postponed due to the election, reducing one traditional element of springtime festivities.
Historians note that Valentine’s Day originated from ancient Roman traditions and the martyrdom of Saint Valentine in 270 AD, whose legacy inspired the global observance of the day of love.
স্টাফ রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ১৪ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ০৫: ৩১ স্টাফ রিপোর্টার আজ পহেলা ফাল্গুন; ফুল ফুটুক আর না ফুটুক আজ বসন্ত। বাঙালির মননে উৎসবের আমেজ। ষড়ঋতুর এই দেশে বাঙালি প্রতি বছরই উৎসবমুখর বসন্তের অপেক্ষায় থাকে। বসন্ত মানে পূর্ণতা। বসন্ত মানে নতুন প্রা
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