Traditional boat race held in Bogura

Traditional boat race held in Bogura

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.