The New Nation - Internet Edition

Cultural Reporter

Three-day long 'Banglalink Sagar Utshab' successfully held at Kuakata from 26-28 March to revive and attract the attention to the SIDR affected tourist spot Kuakata. The hotel, motels and resort owners' committee arranged this event.

The main target of the festival was to attract the attention of the tourists at Kuakata and people respond positively. Thousands of tourists came in the event to join and enjoy including foreigners.

The even was inaugurated by the local Chairman. The programme started through the dance performance of local 'Rakhain' tribes. Later local singers performed on stage.

Reknowned singer Andrew Kishor was also present in the event. He performed on stage on the last day of he festival.

Banglalink announced at the closing ceremony that they are going to arrange Sagar Utshab next year there again.