Horse races in Dasghar Union under the Vishwanath Upazila of Sylhet have revived after 22 years. Photo : Reaz Ahmed Sumon

Despite waning popularity of rural horse races, the Dasghar Union under the Vishwanath Upazila of Sylhet has revived this event after 22 years, much to the delight of the residents. Photo : Reaz Ahmed Sumon

Each horse carries a unique and interesting name, adding to the charm of the event. Photo : Reaz Ahmed Sumon

A total of 113 horses take part in the race. Each horse carries a unique and interesting name, adding to the charm of the event. Photo : Reaz Ahmed Sumon

Each horse carries a unique and interesting name, adding to the charm of the event. Photo : Reaz Ahmed Sumon

Despite waning popularity of rural horse races, the Dasghar Union under the Vishwanath Upazila of Sylhet has revived this event after 22 years, much to the delight of the local residents. The competition, organised by the Dasghar Union, attracts participants from 12 Upazilas in the Sylhet region, with a total of 113 horses taking part. Each horse carries a unique and interesting name, adding to the charm of the event. Photo : Reaz Ahmed Sumon

Each horse carries a unique and interesting name, adding to the charm of the event. Photo : Reaz Ahmed Sumon

Each horse carries a unique and interesting name, adding to the charm of the event. Photo : Reaz Ahmed Sumon

Despite waning popularity of rural horse races, the Dasghar Union under the Vishwanath Upazila of Sylhet has revived this event after 22 years, much to the delight of the local residents. The competition, organised by the Dasghar Union, attracts participants from 12 Upazilas in the Sylhet region, with a total of 113 horses taking part. Each horse carries a unique and interesting name, adding to the charm of the event. Photo : Reaz Ahmed Sumon

Despite waning popularity of rural horse races, the Dasghar Union under the Vishwanath Upazila of Sylhet has revived this event after 22 years, much to the delight of the local residents. The competition, organised by the Dasghar Union, attracts participants from 12 Upazilas in the Sylhet region, with a total of 113 horses taking part. Each horse carries a unique and interesting name, adding to the charm of the event. Photo : Reaz Ahmed Sumon

Each horse carries a unique and interesting name, adding to the charm of the event. Photo : Reaz Ahmed Sumon

Despite waning popularity of rural horse races, the Dasghar Union under the Vishwanath Upazila of Sylhet has revived this event after 22 years, much to the delight of the local residents. The competition, organised by the Dasghar Union, attracts participants from 12 Upazilas in the Sylhet region, with a total of 113 horses taking part. Each horse carries a unique and interesting name, adding to the charm of the event. Photo : Reaz Ahmed Sumon

A total of 113 horses take part in the race. Each horse carries a unique and interesting name, adding to the charm of the event. Photo : Reaz Ahmed Sumon

Despite waning popularity of rural horse races, the Dasghar Union under the Vishwanath Upazila of Sylhet has revived this event after 22 years, much to the delight of the local residents. The competition, organised by the Dasghar Union, attracts participants from 12 Upazilas in the Sylhet region, with a total of 113 horses taking part. Each horse carries a unique and interesting name, adding to the charm of the event. Photo : Reaz Ahmed Sumon