The 8th edition of Bolikhela, the traditional Abdul Jabbar of Chittagong and Bangladesh, will be held on April 23 (Friday) under the sponsorship of mobile operator Grameenphone. On this occasion, the historic Laldighi Maidan and the vicinity will be held in the vicinity of the Baishakhi Mela for three days on April 23, 25 and 26.
The announcement was made at a press conference organized at the City Corporation Library in Laldighi Para in Chittagong city on Tuesday afternoon to highlight the preparations for the sacrifice. The Bolikhela Organizing Committee was present at the conference, a member secretary of 2021 and grandson of Abdul Jabbar Saudagar, Morshed Ahmed of Chittagong Central Region of Grameenphone, Md.
In addition to uniting the youth of Bengal in the anti -British movement, the sacrifice was introduced at Laldighi Maidan in Chittagong in order to create them physically. The event, which was associated with the history, heritage and culture of Chittagong, began with the hand of Abdul Jabbar Saudagar, a prominent businessman of the Badarpati area of ​​the city. It is known as 'Jabbar's Bolikhela' in time. Along with the locals, the famous Balis (wrestlers) from the remote areas of the country participated in the game.
This year's competition has already registered 5 sacrifices to participate in the competition. According to the beginning of the beginning, the game is organized every year 12 Baishakh in the Bangla Sun. The main ring of Bolikhela will be set up at Laldighi Maidan. Starting from the Kotwali police station of the city to Anderkilla intersection, the cinema palace on the west and the Baishakhi Mela stall at Jail Road (Badarpati) on the east. From children's dolls and toys to everyday life, all the necessary products are available at this fair.
Shawkat Anwar Badal, a member secretary of the Bolikhela Organizing Committee 2021 and grandson of Abdul Jabbar Saudagar, said, “Chittagong Metropolitan Police, City Corporation and Fair Committee have taken various initiatives to organize sacrificial games and Baishakhi fairs every year. We believe that we will be able to complete this traditional event with the participation and cooperation of all of you. '
Grameenphone's Chittagong Central Region Regional Head Mohammad Morshed Ahmed said, “Grameenphone is proud to be a part of a traditional and popular event like Jabbar's sacrifice. Before that we were sponsor of the event. We respect local heritage, culture and agriculture. Grameenphone is determined to be on the side of such an arrangement from the responsibility of society and the people. '
