InterContinental Dhaka launched the second edition of its "Flavourful Bangladesh" festival on Wednesday, a ten-day event of regional food, art and cultural performances running until November 20, the hotel said in a press release.

The festival is being held at the hotel's Elements Global Dining restaurant in collaboration with the Dhaka University Cultural Foundation and The Artist Club Ltd. The hotel said the first edition was held in 2025.

Guests at the inauguration included Frédéric Inza, Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy of France in Bangladesh, and Mohammad Mozammal Hoque, Company Secretary of Bangladesh Services Limited. Also present were Dr A H M Mustafizur Rahman, advisor to the Dhaka University Cultural Foundation and The Artist Club Ltd, Mahfuzur Rahman, president of the foundation, and Sujit Mustafa, president of The Artist Club Ltd. Hotel officials attending included Olivier Loreaux, Director of Food & Beverage, Executive Chef Julean Sitol Botlero and Saadman Salahuddin, Director of Marketing.

The menu covers all eight divisions of Bangladesh, the hotel said. Dishes include Mezbaani Beef, Kacchi Biryani, Ilish Muri Ghonto, Chui Jhaal Beef, Boal Macher Doi Jhal, Murgir Jhol with Kacha Aam, Bhuna Khichuri and Shatkora Murgi. Desserts and pithas include Patishapta, Puli Pitha, Narikel Pakon Pitha, Shahi Tukra, Gurer Payesh and Roshmalai.

The programme also features live performances of Baul songs, Nazrul Sangeet, Gombhira, Manipuri and Indigenous dance, Lalon Sangeet and Qawwali, the release said. The partners have also arranged an art exhibition, an art camp and stalls selling traditional Bangladeshi handicrafts.

The dinner buffet runs daily from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm at BDT 11,500 net per person. Diners can either use a Buy One Get Three offer with selected partner bank cards or get a 25 percent food and beverage discount by joining IHG One Rewards, the hotel said.

It recommended advance reservations, which can be made on +880 1713 047698.