Women's boat race draws crowds in Narail
Md Nurun Nabi Samdani, Narai
A traditional boat race featuring 16 women's teams was held on the Kajla River at Egarokhan in Narail Sadar upazila on Saturday afternoon, drawing crowds of festive spectators to the riverbanks.
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Affairs S. M. Ziauddin Hyder inaugurated the boat race at 3:30pm.
Organised by the Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation and implemented by the Alkapuri Cultural Center, the competition was part of the two-day 'National Women's Boat Race, Cultural Festival, and Free Health Camp 2026'.
Narail-1 MP Biswas Jahangir Alam, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation Chairman Md. Shamimuzzaman and other distinguished guests were present at the event.
Organisers said the event aimed to showcase Narail's rich heritage and tourism potential, preserve folk culture, enhance women's empowerment, and provide healthcare to rural communities.
Earlier on Friday, MP Jahangir Alam inaugurated the two-day festival at Guakhola Secondary School grounds, where over 500 people received free medical treatment on the first day.
