Khagrachhari: A 16-day traditional Biju festival commenced in this hill district as part of their New Year celebrations, also known as the ‘Boisabi’ celebration.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event is organized by the Khagrachhari Women Entrepreneurs Network in collaboration with the Jabarang Kalyan Samity and TAMS Project. The fair is being held on the premises of Surjo Shikha Club in the district.
Shefalika Tripura, a member of the Khagrachhari Hill District Council, inaugurated the festival as the chief guest. Biju is the largest festival for the 11 ethnic minorities in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and has been celebrated consecutively for many years.
Different ethnic groups have their own names for the festival. The Chakma community calls it Biju, the Tanchangya community refers to it as Bishu, the Tripura community calls it Baisu, and the Marma community knows it as the Sangrai festival.