Dubla Rash Mela is not only a big fair for Bagerhat, it is undoubtedly one of the biggest fairs in the country. Twenty thousand temporary fishermen who work on Dubla and neighboring islands to catch and dry fish are the focal point of the celebration. Every year, at the full moon phase in the Bangla month of Agrahayan, the fair lasts for five to seven days. In addition to being a significant fair for Bagerhat, Dubla Rash Mela is without a doubt one of the largest in the nation.
Every year, at the full moon phase in the Bangla month of Agrahayan, the fair lasts for five to seven days. Part of the Sundarban Forest, Dubla Island is located on the Bay of Bengal. In 1923, Hari Bhajan, a student of Thakur Hari Chand, founded the fair on Dubla Island. Hari Bhajan had an extremely remarkable life. He survived on the forest’s produce throughout the twenty-four years that he was in the Sundarbans. In neighboring settlements, he had a large following. His initiating of the Dubla Rash Mela on Rash Purnima is one of his noteworthy accomplishments.
This five-day fair is organized by the devotees, particularly the fishermen of the Sundarbans, to commemorate the occasion and preserve the legacy of Thakur Hari Chand. This has become into a major event for many foreign visitors to the Sundarbans, including those from India. Every year, between forty and fifty thousand individuals attend the festivities. Precious wooden objects and handicrafts are offered for sale.
How to visit
There is direct bus service between Khulna and Dhaka. By bus, it could take 7-8 hours to get from Khulna to Mongla. To get to Dublar Char, it takes 10 to 12 hours to charter a small engine boat or launch from Mongla.