C T Online Desk: Due to the Corona epidemic, the historic Jabbar Balikhela and Mela have been closed for the last two years. Besides, as the field of Laldighi is not open, there will be no ball games and fairs this year as well.
The announcement was made at a press conference organized by the Abdul Jabbar Memorial Wrestling Competition and Fair Committee at S Rahman Hall of Chittagong Press Club on Wednesday (April 13) at 11am. At that time it was said that this wrestling was introduced in Chittagong city to unite the youth against the British rule.
The first wrestling was held on 12 Baishakh, 1909 in Bengal. Until 2019, the 190th episode was held regularly. The fair lasts for a few days on the occasion of this ball game, which turns into a festival of life. After the end of British rule, the scope and popularity of this state fair increased. After Chittagong Municipality, Abdul Jabbar Memorial Wrestling Competition and Fair Committee has been organizing this event every year on 12 Baishakh with the direct cooperation of City Corporation, local police administration and media.
