Narail:A national women's boat race, cultural festival, and free medical camp are scheduled to take place in Hatiara village, Shekhati Union, Sadar upazila on November 6 and 7. These events aim to promote rural tourism and highlight Bangladesh's rich riverine heritage to both domestic and international tourists.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC) is organizing the festival. The details were shared during a press conference at the Narail Press Club. BPC Director (Additional Secretary) Gani Ul Azam announced that the national women's boat race will occur on the Afra River on November 7, featuring 16 boats, with the competition starting at 300 pm.
The event will also include a free medical camp on both days, from 900 am to 200 pm, providing health check-ups, consultations, and free medicines. Additionally, a cultural festival will run from 500 pm to midnight, showcasing rural culture and folk heritage.
Notable attendees at the press conference included BPC General Manager Mohammad Ehsanul Kabir, Spellbound Communications Limited Account Director Shah Hasibur Rahman, and Alokapuri Cultural Centre President Banani Biswas. The festival is organized by BPC and implemented by Alokapuri Cultural Centre and Spellbound Communications Limited.
Organizers shared with BSS that the event aims to foster rural tourism, enhance women's involvement in tourism, preserve folk traditions, and popularize cultural heritage among the youth. They hope the initiative will showcase Narail's local traditions and tourism potential to a broader audience both locally and internationally.