The capital’s Flow Fest concluded Saturday evening in Gulshan-2 after a three-day run that blended yoga, dance, meditation, storytelling, theatre, art, fitness sessions and a book launch—more than 100 activities in all—under the slogan “Be in Your Flow.” Open to all, the wellness festival spread across five dedicated zones at Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed Park: the Yoga Shala, Meditation Garden, Art Soul Zone, Play-Ground, and the Amphitheatre, each hosting day-long programming.
Festival founder and CEO Shazia Omar said the aim was to make wellbeing a daily habit, not a once-a-year event. “We want to inspire healthier living—movement, meditation, creativity and connection,” she said. “Our hope is that people stay well and live well, without relying on medication.”
Organisers said Flow Fest has steadily grown since it began at the same venue in 2022, positioning itself as a leading yoga-and-wellness gathering in Bangladesh. Crowds swelled on the closing day as participants moved between guided yoga classes, group meditations, talks and interactive art.
Children had their own slate of activities, including drawing, a bioscope corner and an Adventure Zone operated by Basecamp, offering four experiences—zip line, tree top, archery and jumaring. “Zip lines build courage, tree-top walks boost confidence, archery refines focus, and jumaring helps kids conquer fear,” said Abir Hossain, a senior executive at Basecamp. Parents praised the hands-on format as “a welcome start,” with one noting the park’s proximity made it easy to bring young children to try something new.
With its mix of open-air classes, family programming and accessible entry, Flow Fest’s organisers framed the event as part of a broader push to weave mind-body practices into everyday urban life—leaving many attendees to cap their weekend with a stretch, a breath and a promise to keep the routine going beyond the festival gates.