Three-day Entrepreneur Fair and Pitha Festival opens in district town celebrating rural Bengali winter traditions. Photo : BSS

DINAJPUR, Nov 22, 2025 (BSS) - A 3-day Entrepreneur Fair and Pitha Festival jointly organized by the district administration and the department of Women Affairs was inaugurated on Friday night at the Lok Bhaban ground in district town.
 
Deputy Commissioner Md. Rafiqul Islam formally opened the festival at 9 pm as the chief guest. 
 
The event brings together voluntary women's organizations and registered entrepreneurs under the District Women Affairs Department to celebrate traditional Bengali winter delicacies.
 
Md. Riaz Uddin, Deputy Director (Deputy Secretary) of the Local Government Department, presided over the event.
 
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the cultural significance of the Pitha festival in rural area, especially during the month of Agrahayan.
 
"In the winter season, every rural household celebrates with various types of Pitha. Although many traditions have faded with time, the long-standing Pitha festival of rural Bengal must be preserved," he said. 
 
He expressed hope that the fair would attract visitors from all walks of life, including the younger generation, to enjoy the festive atmosphere.
 
Among others, Md. Morshed Ali Khan, Deputy Director of the District Women's Affairs Department, and Md. Nazmul Hasan, District Officer of the National Women's Organization, also spoke at the event. 
 
A total of 32 stalls have been set up by women entrepreneurs, offering a variety of traditional Pitha items. 
According to the organizers, the 3-day Pitha Mela will remain open daily from afternoon until 11:30 pm.