Life on Boats

Boatmen rest on anchored boats along the banks of the Buriganga River in the Sadarghat area of ​​Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. After a full day of navigating the river from dawn till dusk, they retreat to their floating homes for the night. With their residences also moored on these boats, they lack a separate dwelling in the city, embodying a unique and enduring lifestyle that ties them intimately to the river and its rhythms. 

Camera
Dji Mini 2
Country
Bangladesh
City
Dhaka
Picture Year
2023
Photographer
Joy Saha
Keywords
Boat
Water
People
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