Bangladesh has six seasons. Seasons change after two months. Season is one of the divisions of a year according to weather. Its number and features vary from county to country. In the icy north there is only one season and that is winter. In the desert regions, there is summer all the year round. But in Bangladesh, there are six seasons such as summer, the rainy season, early autumn, late autumn, winter and spring. These seasons come one after another in a regular cycle. Each season has its own beauty and features. Each of them appears with its own beauty, colour, sights and sounds.
The first season of the year is summer. It consists of the months of Baishak and Jaistho. During this period the days are longer than than the nights. It is the warmest season of the year. On account of terrible heat streams, canals, tanks, beels etc. dry up. It is in fact, the season of perspiration and thirst. Sometimes showers give relief to all. But kalbaishakhi visits now and then. It comes with lightning, thunder, terrible wind and downpour. It causes much havoc to life and property. Besides, small pox cholera and other diseases break out during this time. In spite of all these disadvantages of summer, it is not without its blessings. It is rich in juicy fruits. Fruits different kinds and sizes such as mango, lichi and jackfruits ripen during this season and its create a festive mood among the rural people.
After summer comes the rain to drench everything on earth. It comprises of Ashar and Sravon. During this tine the sky often remains cloudy. It rains cats and dogs. Due to heavy and continual rains rivers, ponds, canals, beels and field etc. are full to the brim. Sometimes there is flood which causes great hardship to people. In many areas boats become the chief means of communication. The price of essential things goes up. Sometimes malaria or influenza breaks out in this season. However, rains make all nature gay and happy and the plants and trees with their green leaves present a view of life and hope.
The rainy season followed by the early autumn. It consists of Bhadra and Aswin. Sometimes patches of white clouds are seen floating in the sky. It hardly rains. Again the heat becomes very trying. Plenty of fish is available in this season. Various acquatic flowers bloom and dance with the small waves that pass merrily through the paddy plants.
Then comes the late autumn with dews. Dews dropped on grass, leaves and petals look like pearls in the morning sun. It consists of Kartik and Agrahayan. It is the harvesting season. Farmers remain busy in cutting paddy. There prevails a moderate weather in this season. It is neither hot nor cold but on feels that winter is not far away.
Then comes the winter. It comes with its fog, mist and cold. It consists of Poush and Magh. During this season the days are shorter than the nights. The sky remains cloudless and looks blue. The weather becomes dry. Life in nature seems to be dull. But the sunshine is pleasant. Poor people suffer much from cold. The northern wind blows terribly. The old people and children are found sitting round fire to make them warm in rural areas. The price of essential things falls during this season and fish and vegetables overflood the market. Indeed it is the season pleasant weather, of cakes and puddings, of festivals and marriages and of sports and games. Last of all comes the spring. It is the king of seasons. It consists of Falgoonn and Chaitra. It's comes with its beauty, glory, pomp and splendour. Nature looks bright and charming. Trees and plants put on new leaves and twigs. During this season countless Varieties of flowers bloom and make the whole atmosphere delightful with their sweet fragrance. The birds are happy and pour out their melodious songs which thrill the heart of all. In fact, it us the season of flowers, sweet songs of birds and of pleasant weather.
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