Traditional boat race held in Bogura

The 5th traditional boat race, popularly known as ‘Nouka Baich’, was held on the Ichamati River near Tarani Haat in Gabtali upazila of the district with much enthusiasm and festivity today.

Thousands of people from 12 upazilas of the district gathered on both the banks of the river to enjoy the traditional boat race which has been a part of Bengali culture for centuries. People from all walks of life enjoyed the intense race which ended through festivity and enthusiasm.

Tarani Haat organised the boat festival.

Superintendent of Police Sudeep Kumar Chakraborty addressed the prize-giving function as the chief guest with Tarani Haat Boat Festival Committee President Shah Newaz Zaki in the chair.

Later, the thief guest distributed prizes among the winners.

Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Aftafuzzaman Al Imran, Assistant Superintendent of Police Niaz Mehdi, Joint General Secretaries of District Awami League AKM Asadur Rahman Dulu and Sagar Kumar Roy, its Organizing Secretary Shahadat Alam Jhunu and Gabtali Upazila Chairman Rafi Newaz Khan Rabin, among others, were present. (BSS)