Pohela Falgun and Basanta Utsab in Dhaka

Pohela Falgun, the first day of the month of Falgun, welcomes spring. Dhaka dresses in yellow and orange, women wear flower crowns, and the Basanta Utsab, the spring festival, fills Bakultala at the Faculty of Fine Arts with songs, dances and poetry.

Updated 21 October 2026.

Date

Pohela Falgun is on 14 February, which in Bangladesh is also Valentine’s Day. In 2027 it is a Sunday. Ramadan is expected to begin around 8 or 9 February 2027, so the celebrations may be quieter than usual; we will update this page.

How Pohela Falgun 2026 went

On 14 February 2026 the Jatiya Basanta Utsab Udjapan Parishad held the main morning programme at Bakultala, with more events at Shilpakala Academy, and crowds in yellow filled the university area all day.

What happens

• Morning songs, dance and recitations at Bakultala, Charukala.
• Crowds in saris and panjabis around Dhaka University, Shahbagh and TSC.
• Couples and families out in the evening, as it is Valentine’s Day too.

Tips for visiting

• Go early: by midday the campus is packed.
• Wear yellow or orange.
• Use the metro: roads around Shahbagh are gridlocked.
• Ask before taking close-up photos.

Visiting with us

Spend the morning at the festival with one of our guides, then explore Dhaka University and Old Dhaka. Plan your trip.

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