The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Rajshahi

Traditional "Ghoradaha Fair" will begin at Ujal Khalsi in Durgapur upazila on Thursday, the first day of Bengali month Kartik.

The fair begins on the first day of Kartik and lasts for five to six days, locals said.

The century old fair every year brings a festive mood among the people in the upazila as they spend the days of fair with inviting relatives and witnessing rural games including boat race.

Traders from different districts have started arriving with their goods.

President of the fair organizing committee Abdul Jabbar said measures have been taken to hold the fair peacefully.