Nouka Baich

Nouka Baich (also known as Nowka Bais) is a traditional Bangladeshi dragon boating sport. The Bangladesh Rowing Federation, which was founded in 1974, oversees all rowing activities in Bangladesh and has hosted more than 40 National Rowing Championships. The races take place throughout the Bengali calendar's rainy and autumn seasons, which correspond to June to October in the Gregorian calendar.

The boats used for Nouka Baich are long, and each team, known as majhis, might have anything from 7 to 100 members. Boats with motors are not permitted. Boats are sometimes given appealing and pompous names that convey quality and speed. Teams are designated by their respective 'home rivers' during inter-riverine competitions. It is also a social event, with competitors singing Sari gan folk songs while competing.

Type: Outdoor, aquatic