Jabbarer Bolikhela postponed in port city

Jabbarer Bolikhela, a traditional wrestling and fair, has been postponed this year due to Covid-19 pandemic, said organisers yesterday.

During a press conference at Chattogram Press Club, Jahar Lal Hazari, president of the fair committee, said Jabbarer Bolikhela has been organised at Laldighi Maidan in Chattagram every year since 1909 on the 12th of Bangla month Baishakh.

He said the committee postponed the event this year as huge number of people gather there that can worsen the coronavirus situation. It was not held last year too due to the same reason.

Hazari said if the situation improves, the Bolikhela will resume.