Narail:A two-day National Women's Boat Race competition, along with a free healthcare service camp and cultural festival, was inaugurated in Narail today. The event took place on the premises of Guakhola Secondary School in the Egarokhan area under Shekhhati Union of Narail Sadar Upazila.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the inauguration was led by Narail-1 lawmaker and district BNP President Biswas Jahangir Alam. The Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC) organized the events.
Jahangir Alam, speaking as the chief guest, highlighted Narail's rich cultural heritage and the legacy of its renowned personalities. He emphasized the importance of promoting Narail's heritage and tourism potential on a national scale.
BPC President Md. Samimuzzaman, addressing the ceremony as a special guest, noted the potential for creating an international-standard tourism hub centered on the artworks and ancestral home of painter SM Sultan. He also mentioned that events with women's participation would enhance empowerment and involvement in development activities.
Banani Biswas, President of the Olkapuri Cultural Center, praised the initiative for its role in advancing rural women, preserving local culture, and providing healthcare. The 'National Women's Boat Race' competition is scheduled to occur at 3 pm on Saturday on the Afra River, with 16 boats participating.
Organizers reported that over 500 men and women received free medical treatment from experienced doctors at the healthcare camp on the first day, and a grand cultural program was held in the evening.