Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- A traditional boat race competition for the year 2026 was successfully held on the Ichamati River at Tarunihat in Baliadighi union of Gabtoli upazila in Bogura district on Monday.

The event, aimed at reviving the lost heritage of rural Bengal, drew a massive crowd and was marked by great enthusiasm.

After several rounds of competition, the boat named "Rakhe Allah Mare Ke" secured first place, while the boat named "Bijoy Ullash" took second place.

Mst. Sahmina Akter Ruma, former Female Vice-Chairman of Gabtoli Upazila Parishad and General Secretary of the Upazila Mohila Dal, spoke as an invited guest at the closing ceremony organized by the No. 10 Baliadighi Union BNP and its affiliated wings.

Presided over by ...