A fisherman rows a traditional wooden boat across the River Kirtankhola in Barishal while his wife untangles fishing nets beside him, carrying their entire household aboard their small vessel. The Bede couple leads a nomadic life on the river, moving between hope and hardship in search of daily sustenance. Their weathered faces reflect lives shaped by the river’s shifting moods, uncertainty, and an unending struggle for survival. The photo was taken recently.
-SM MOSTAFIJUR RAHMAN
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