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Dhaka, Capital of Bangladesh

Geographical coordinates: 23° 43' 23" North, 90° 24' 31" East

Area: 1464 square kilometres

Annual average temperature:maximum 34.5°C, minimum 11.5°C

Temperature: Max. Min.
summer 36.7°C 21.1°c
Winter 31.7°C 10.5°c
Rainfall : 2540 mm annually.

Humidity: 80 percent (approx.)

Folk Festival 2010

Date Event:

Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 10:45 - Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 16:45

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Bangladesh Folk Art and Craft Foundation has arranged a folk-art and craft festival at its premises in Sonargaon, Narayanganj. Everyday from 4pm-9pm there will be cultural programs of deshi bauls, drammas and folk Jari-shari music. 292 stalls have been installed at the premises. Many people from various corners of the country will bring their heritage products to the event which are almost extinct now a days.

When: February 13- March 14, 2010
Time: Day long
Where: Bangladesh Folk Arts and Crafts Museum of Sonagaon