On the occasion of Poaila Baisakh which is Bengali New Year, the Institute with its team members and other associates organized a web-based discussion about the day-its emphasis, evolving ways of its celebration and contemporary ideologies surrounding the occasion. Institute of Social and Cultural Studies organized a webinar on 14th April, 2021, titled “Bangalir Nababarsher Oitijhya: Smriti o Anweshan”. The speakers from both sides of the border (West Bengal and Bangladesh) participated and discussed on various issues like Halkhata, special food items and songs. Welcoming the speakers, Sri Arindam Mukherjee, Director, Institute of Social and Cultural Studies discussed the importance and different aspects of observing Bengali Nabo Barsho. Sri Haripado Bhowmik, eminent Researcher and Literurist lucidly discussed on the subject Nabobarsho Na Halkhata. Sri Alam Khorshed, famous writer and Art Collector of Bangladesh discussed the pros and cons of celebration of Bengali Nabobarsho in Bangladesh. Prof. Rajib Chakraborty, eminent linguist highlighted the lucid and interesting aspects of various songs related to the Bengali New Year. Sri Kausik Majumder, Agricultural Scientist and eminent writer discussed the history of the special food items that were served to the guests and relatives to celebrate this day. The web based academic disquisition ended with a vote of thanks on behalf of the organizers.