Katiadi’s nearly 500-year-old Dhaker Hat in Kishoreganj echoed with dhak, dhol, sanai and flute as over 200 troupes auditioned for Durga Puja contracts. Held in Puran Bazar, organisers negotiate fees from Tk20,000 to over Tk100,000. Attendance has dipped due to phone bookings, while visitors request better facilities and authorities vow to preserve the tradition.
