Crowds throng both banks of the river: two-day boat race in ward 75 of Dhaka south

Photo: Collected

A two-day boat race competition has been held in a festive atmosphere in ward No 75 of Dhaka Metropolitan South in the capital. The competition was organised under the leadership of Niamat Ali, convener of ward No 75 Jubo Dal. The chief guest of the event, State Minister Habibur Rashid Habib, handed over the prizes to the winners.

Crowds of curious people thronged both banks of the river for the boat race. Countless people from both banks of the river, including Kayetpara, enjoyed the traditional competition. Great enthusiasm and excitement over it was seen among local residents.

State Minister Habibur Rashid Habib handed over the prizes to the winners on the final working day of the event. Such events play a role in increasing harmony and amity among local people and in preserving rural heritage and culture.

Leaders and activists of various levels of the Dhaka-9 constituency, including leaders of Khilgaon thana BNP, were present at the event. The prize-giving ceremony became lively with their presence.

Boat racing is an important part of Bengal’s folk culture and heritage. Under the influence of modernity, this traditional event has become limited in many places. Still, when such a competition is organised on local initiative, it plays a helpful role in presenting Bengal’s culture to the new generation.

This two-day boat race competition created a festive mood among local people. The spontaneous participation of the spectators gathered on both banks of the river made the event lively.