, Feb. 14 -- Today marks Pahela Falgun, the first day of spring and the eleventh month of the Bangla calendar, a time that symbolises renewal, vibrancy and cultural pride for Bangladeshis.

Spring, often described as the king of seasons, arrives with a message of fullness and new life.

For many years, Bangladeshis marked Pahela Falgun on February 13. However, in 2020, Bangla Academy revised the Bangla calendar to align it with the Gregorian calendar, shifting Pahela Falgun to February 14 and effectively coinciding it with Valentine's Day.

Bangladeshis are also celebrate Valentine's Day with their loved ones, in step with the rest of the world, as a symbol of love and affection.

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