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Jobbarer Boli Khela- Traditional Wrestling Game

  • Photographer
    Mohammad Shahriar Foisal

Jobbarer Boli Khela is a traditional form of wrestling in Bangladesh, particularly popular in the Chittagong area considered as a national game of the district. It is a form of combat sport involving grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. It is one of the oldest traditions of Chittagong.

Mohammad Shahriar Foisal Jitu, A Bangladeshi Photographer, Traveller, and Visual storyteller, specializes in stories of people. His work has been published in various competitions and exhibitions. Passionate about documentary and street photography, he captures untold stories that highlight human resilience and beauty. Through his lens, he seeks to inspire compassion, spark social change, and explore the depths of the human spirit.