Traditional boat race held in Bhanga, Faridpur.

Traditional boat race held in Bhanga, Faridpur Biplab Kumar Das, Staff Reporter: After almost 12 years, a traditional boat race of rural Bengal has been held in the Kumar River in Bhanga, Faridpur. On Friday (18 September) afternoon, thousands of men and women gathered on both banks of the river to watch this boat race organised near Bhanga Bazar. The entire area became festive due to the long-awaited traditional event. Under the patronage of Member of Parliament Shahidul Islam Khan Babul from Faridpur-4 constituency, 25 boats from various parts of the country participated in the race. Extensive preparations were made two days prior to the competition. Members of the police and law enforcement agencies, along with fire service personnel, were on duty to maintain law and order. The holding of the boat race after 12 years brought extra excitement and enthusiasm among the locals. From the afternoon, spectators began to gather on both banks of the river, on bridges, in nearby tall buildings, and at various loca