InterContinental Dhaka presents The Great Hilsha Festival 2026

Following the immense success of previous editions, InterContinental Dhaka, the iconic luxury hotel by IHG, proudly brings back The Great Hilsha Festival 2026, reports a press release. Powered by Nymphea Publication, a renowned Bangladeshi publishing house dedicated to promoting the Bangladesh’s history, culture, arts, literature, and heritage to both national and international audiences, this grand culinary celebration pays tribute to Bangladesh’s national fish and one of our greatest gastronomic treasures — Ilish. From 9 to 19 September 2026, join us at Elements Global Dining for an indulgent culinary journey featuring the rich flavours, timeless traditions and exquisite preparations of Ilish, in a celebration that pays tribute to the pride of Bangladesh’s gastronomy.

The Great Hilsha Festival 2026 at InterContinental Dhaka The Inauguration Ceremony was held on 9 September 2026 at InterContinental Dhaka, graced by the presence of Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman Bhuiyan, managing director, Bangladesh Services Ltd; David O’Hanlon, general manager, InterContinental Dhaka; Karunangshu Barua, publisher, Nymphea Publication; Professor Shamsad Mortuza, vice chancellor, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh; Golam Iftekhar Mahmud, editor and publisher, Dhaka Stream; Ziaul Karim, head of Brand, Marketing & Communications, Eastern Bank PLC; Artist Anisuzzaman Sohel, executive creative director, Nymphea Publication; Olivier Loreaux, director of Food & Beverage; Julean Sitol Botlero, executive chef, InterContinental Dhaka; and Saadman Salahuddin, director of Marketing, InterContinental Dhaka, along with hotel officials and members of the media. As part of the ceremony, Nymphea Publication, officially launched “A Fish Called Ilish” in the presence of the distinguished guests. The Great…