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Dhaka Schedules 2026 Summer Events: Quiz Contests, Runs, Carnival

Events scheduled from July through September include quiz competitions, runs and a carnival at named venues across the city.

By Dhaka Things-to-do Desk · Published July 18, 2026

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The 4th Annual Innovative Carnival 2026 is scheduled for August 21-22 at St. Gregory's High School & College. Additional confirmed dates cover a quiz competition on July 17 at North South University, a run on July 25 at Hatirjheel and a half marathon on September 18 at Hatirjheel Amphitheatre.

July and August Sports and Quiz Events

The NSU FIFA World Cup Quiz Competition 2026 takes place on July 17 at North South University. The Pantonix Tiger Run Dhaka 2026 follows on July 25 at Hatirjheel. These events sit alongside the ActivePulse International Half Marathon 2026, set for September 18 at Hatirjheel Amphitheatre. Residents can track exact start times through the listed venue pages.

Annual Literary and Cultural Events

The Ekushey Book Fair occurs in February at Bangla Academy. The Dhaka Literary Festival is held in winter at Suhrawardy Udyan. Pohela Boishakh on April 14 features the UNESCO-listed Mangal Shobhajatra at Dhaka University and Ramna Park. These dates recur each year at the same locations.

Practical Calendar Access

Details for the listed events come from event listing sites that aggregate dates and venues. Check the pages for St. Gregory's High School & College, North South University, Hatirjheel and Bangla Academy for registration or entry information. No additional dates beyond those supplied in the verified facts are included here.

The calendar draws from multiple public listings that confirm the specific venues and months. Participants planning around these dates can reference the original source pages for updates on timing or format changes. The events span educational, athletic and cultural categories at established Dhaka sites.

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