Festivals and events in Bangladesh

Baul singers at a shrine through the night, kites over Old Dhaka, water festivals in the hills and a full-moon fair on a Sundarbans island. Pick your dates or a type of festival to see what is on, with the next date and the tours that fit.

New to Bangladesh’s festivals? Read our guide to the festivals in Bangladesh first.

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August 2027

A busy day at the Buriganga River port in Sadarghat, Dhaka 1 Aug to 31 Oct 2027 (expected)

Boat races

Nouka Baich: traditional boat races

Buriganga (Dhaka), Chitra river (Narail), haor rivers of Kishoreganj and more

Long, narrow boats with dozens of oarsmen race to drums and songs when the rivers are full. The season, the best places…

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