{"id":2586,"date":"2026-11-01T01:03:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T19:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/?p=2586"},"modified":"2026-11-01T18:12:50","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T12:12:50","slug":"uzirpur-boat-race-celebrates-river-heritage-and-community-participation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/bn\/uzirpur-boat-race-celebrates-river-heritage-and-community-participation\/","title":{"rendered":"Uzirpur Boat Race Celebrates River Heritage and Community Participation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2588 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Banner-1024x341.jpg\" 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.aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2586_022c89-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2586_022c89-ee{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2586_022c89-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2586_022c89-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2586_022c89-ee\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#82fcbd;margin-right:0;margin-left:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0;font-size:25px;font-style:normal;font-weight:800\">Uzirpur Boat Race Celebrates River Heritage and Community Participation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" 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767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column2586_44b726-f0{max-width:650px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column2586_44b726-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2586_44b726-f0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0\"><strong>AVAS and Uzirpur Upazila Administration jointly organized a traditional boat race on the Sandhya River on 31 October 2026, with UNESCO and <strong>Bangladesh National Museum<\/strong><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2586_2da97f-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2586_2da97f-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2586_04f384-c8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2586_04f384-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2586_04f384-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2586_04f384-c8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sound of oars, traditional bells and cheering spectators filled the Sandhya River as eight large boats competed in Shikarpur, Uzirpur, Barishal. Alongside the race, performances of Barishal\u2019s regional songs brought local musical traditions into the celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Held for the second consecutive year under the initiative, the event brought together rowing teams, residents, local representatives and government officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-88023146 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(245,227,199) 0%,rgb(205,250,189) 42%,rgb(245,208,173) 69%,rgb(245,214,245) 100%);margin-top:79px;margin-bottom:99px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-width:6px;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;background-color:#8cf2be;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;column-count:1;text-indent:0px\">Event Title:<br>400 Years Local heritage NOUKA BICH<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-width:5px;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;background-color:#8cf2be;margin-right:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:2.15rem;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:2.15rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Project:<br>Local Heritage Preservation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-theme-palette-15-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-width:5px;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;background-color:#8cf2be;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Venue:<br>Sandhya Rivar, Near Major A Jalil Bridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-width:5px;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;background-color:#8cf2be;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Implemented by:<br>Upazilla Administration, Uzirpur and AVAS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Project Background and Purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">The boat-racing initiative forms part of <strong>\u201cImplementing Community-based Heritage Festivals in Eight Administrative Divisions of Bangladesh,\u201d<\/strong> the project identified in AVAS\u2019s progress report dated 23 November 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">The report describes the longstanding boat-racing tradition in Harta Union of Uzirpur, where races were held on the Kacha River, a branch of the Sandhya River, in connection with Lakshmi Puja. It records that the festival was not organised in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">The documented purpose of the assistance was to help maintain the continuity of this traditional festival. Community participation, documentation of the practice and discussion of arrangements for its future continuation were central to AVAS\u2019s work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Following consultations with the administration and local stakeholders, the 2025 race was moved to the main Sandhya River between Shikarpur and Major M. A. Jalil Bridge. The report identifies navigability, the narrowness of the previous venue and organisational challenges among the reasons for the change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">The 2025 progress report records consultation with boat owners and boatmen about the history of the race, their participation and their livelihoods. Planning also involved the upazila administration, relevant organisations, journalists and local representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Community members supported the arrangements through volunteering and other contributions. The report also documents photography, video recording and interviews with boatmen, boat owners and their families. These activities captured preparations, participation and experiences associated with the festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Community Involvement and Documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The 2025 progress report records consultation with boat owners and boatmen about the history of the race, their participation and their livelihoods. Planning also involved the upazila administration, relevant organisations, journalists and local representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Community members supported the arrangements through volunteering and other contributions. The report also documents photography, video recording and interviews with boatmen, boat owners and their families. These activities captured preparations, participation and experiences associated with the festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The project\u2019s sustainability discussions focused on encouraging local ownership and finding arrangements through which the community could continue organising the race.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column2586_a25153-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:10px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:32px;}.kadence-column2586_a25153-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2586_a25153-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2586_a25153-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2586_a25153-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2586_a25153-e4{position:relative;}@media all and 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src=\"https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-5-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-5-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-5.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"2611\" src=\"https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-15-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-15-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-15-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-15-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-15-16x12.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-15.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2586_6c1dea-21{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2586_6c1dea-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2586_6c1dea-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2586_6c1dea-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1440px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2586_6c1dea-21 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2586_6c1dea-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2586_6c1dea-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2586_6c1dea-21 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2586_3fe71b-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column2586_3fe71b-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{min-height:0px;}.kadence-column2586_3fe71b-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2586_3fe71b-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2586_3fe71b-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2586_3fe71b-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2586_3fe71b-7e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2586_3fe71b-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2586_3fe71b-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2586_3fe71b-7e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Boat Race on 31 October 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 programme began at <strong>3:00 p.m.<\/strong> in the Shikarpur area. At <strong>4:00 p.m.<\/strong>, <strong>Sardar Sarfuddin Ahmed Santu, Member of Parliament for Barishal-2<\/strong>, inaugurated the race at Shikarpur Bandar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eight large boats competed along an approximately five-kilometre route ending near <strong>Major M. A. Jalil Bridge<\/strong>, locally known as Ichladi Bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spectators gathered along both riverbanks, on the bridge and in nearby open spaces. Others watched from small boats and trawlers. The rowing teams\u2019 coordinated movements, the ringing of bells and the encouragement of supporters created a festive atmosphere throughout the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accompanying regional music programme added another dimension to the riverbank celebration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-right:2.21rem;padding-left:2.21rem\">Sharing the Tradition with Younger Generations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Among the spectators was <strong>Saleha Begum<\/strong>, who travelled from a neighbouring upazila with her four-year-old granddaughter. She recalled watching boat races during her childhood and explained that she had brought her granddaughter to experience the tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Her account illustrated how the event enabled older and younger generations to share an experience of local culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Md. Ali Suja, Upazila Nirbahi Officer of Uzirpur<\/strong>, who planned the event and oversaw its arrangements, described boat racing as an important part of rural culture. He highlighted the importance of introducing younger generations to traditional activities and engaging young people in cultural programmes and healthy competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">He also expressed an intention to pursue annual boat-racing celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Closing Ceremony and Prize Distribution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">After the race, a discussion and prize-giving ceremony took place at the Ichladi end of Major M. A. Jalil Bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Khalil Ahmed, Divisional Commissioner and Additional Secretary<\/strong>, chaired the ceremony. <strong>Sardar Sarfuddin Ahmed Santu<\/strong> attended as Chief Guest, and <strong>A. Z. M. Mostafizur Rahman, Superintendent of Police<\/strong>, attended as Special Guest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">AVAS officials, government officials, local representatives and political figures also attended. Prizes were distributed among the first-, second- and third-place teams, alongside the participating teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Photo Gallery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-5 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"2636\" src=\"https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-40-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-40-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-40-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-40-768x432.jpeg 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https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-39.jpeg 1599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"2639\" src=\"https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-43-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-43-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-43-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-43-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-43-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-43-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-43.jpeg 1599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" 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\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"2597\" src=\"https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-4-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-4.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"2605\" src=\"https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-9-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-9-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-9-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-9-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-9-16x12.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/avas.org.bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Bich-10-Oct-9.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:1.6rem\">Local Leadership for Future Celebrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Speaking about the initiative, <strong>Zohurul Hasan of AVAS<\/strong> explained that the organisation had worked with the Bangladesh National Museum to support the revival and continuation of the tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">He noted that local representatives, the administration and community leaders had witnessed people\u2019s interest and enjoyment over the two years of the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">He clarified that AVAS would no longer directly organise the event after 2026. Future celebrations would need to be initiated and led locally, with AVAS remaining available to stand alongside those efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">This emphasis on local responsibility follows the sustainability approach recorded in the 2025 report: involving the community and local administration in developing arrangements to continue the boat race beyond project assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The sound of oars, traditional bells and cheering spectators filled the Sandhya River as eight large boats competed in Shikarpur, Uzirpur, Barishal. 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