What Is the Bangladesh Bangla Calendar?
The Bangla Calendar used in Bangladesh is the country's official civil national calendar. In 1966, a committee formed under the Bangla Academy and headed by eminent scholar Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah modified the traditional calendar rules to align with civil governance.
Key rules of the Bangladesh Civil Bangla Calendar:
- Fixed Pohela Boishakh: New Year Day (Pohela Boishakh) ALWAYS falls on April 14 in Gregorian calendar.
- First 5 Months: Boishakh, Joishtho, Asharh, Shrabon, and Bhadro are fixed at 31 days each.
- Remaining 7 Months: Ashwin, Kartik, Agrahayan, Poush, Magh, Falgun, and Chaitra are fixed at 30 days each (Chaitra has 31 days during Gregorian leap years).