The image depicts a bustling river scene at a waterfront in Dhaka, Bangladesh, consistent with the Buriganga River. Approximately ten traditional wooden boats, predominantly long and narrow with light-colored planked interiors, are arranged along a muddy riverbank. This bank is heavily littered with various debris, including plastic waste, organic matter, and scattered refuse. Multiple adult males populate the boats. In the foreground, three men are seated or crouched within separate boats, clad in shirts and lungis; one man in a light blue shirt has a pair of dark flip-flops placed in his boat. A fourth man, wearing a light-colored tunic, stands in another boat, utilizing a long wooden pole for propulsion. A fifth man, in a brown shirt, is seen walking across the interior planks of a boat positioned further back. Additional men are observed in boats throughout the mid-ground, some actively poling their vessels, while others are seated as passengers. In the background, numerous larger, multi-decked passenger ferries are visible, densely packed with individuals. A white building with a dark roof and a wooden pier structure featuring steps are discernible on the opposite bank or a nearby dock. The river water is dark, displaying moderate surface ripples, under bright daylight conditions. The scene captures active waterborne transportation and its associated infrastructure.

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Akib

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Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

Dhaka, Bangladesh

23.71100, 90.39500

The image depicts a bustling river scene at a waterfront in Dhaka, Bangladesh, consistent with the Buriganga River. Approximately ten traditional wooden boats, predominantly long and narrow with light…read more

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