Today, the Bangalee community observes the traditional Chaitra Sankranti festival, marking the culmination of the Bangla year.

Chaitra, the final month of Basanta (spring season) in the Bangla calendar, holds significance predominantly in rural areas, where it has been celebrated for generations. It serves as a precursor to Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla calendar, and is particularly popular in rural settings.

In recent times, urban areas have also embraced the festival, integrating it into their cultural tapestry.

Chaitra Sankranti serves as a farewell to the outgoing Bangla year, paving the way for the upcoming Nababarsho (New Year) celebrated on Pahela Baishakh, marked by various festivities.

Throughout the country, including the capital, Chaitra Sankranti is commemorated with fairs, pitha melas (traditional sweetmeat markets), musical events, and other cultural activities.

A prominent feature of the festival is "Charak puja," a significant event observed in rural Bangladesh along with the "Gajon Mela" during the day-long celebration of Chaitra Sankranti.