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Farmers collecting the water lilies in the Satla marshland near Barishal, Bangladesh. Here farmers collected water lilies using boats over flooded land designated to grow the crop. Waterlilies grow abundantly in the village which is situated 40 miles from the city of Barisal, Bangladesh. It is known as the capital of water lilies or Shapla, the national flower of Bangladesh. The whole village is engaged in the cultivation of the flower. The workers start very early in the morning at 6am and work through the day. “Every flower is carefully hand picked and collected inside the farmers’ little wooden boat. The water lilies from a 10,000 acre canal and wellands area. Growing and harvesting the lilies is a community effort, and farmers sell the flowers in local markets. They are not just bought for their looks, they’re also valued in traditional Ayurvedic therapies for their medicinal properties. And it is widely used as a vegetable

In Panchagarh, northern Bangladesh, farmers harvest fresh red chilies and spread them across open fields to dry in the sun. Throughout the day they turn and line the chilies for quick, even drying before sorting and bagging. The scarlet expanse shows a seasonal rhythm—and the labor behind a staple spice.

A train passes through red chilies left to dry in the open fields. From above, it looks as if a passenger train is racing along a red carpet.

In the northern district of Panchagarh, Bangladesh, farmers harvest fresh red chilies and spread them out in open fields and on vacant spaces along the railway tracks to dry under the sun. Throughout the day, they turn the chilies over to ensure faster drying and arrange them neatly in rows. When a train passes by, the view from above creates a breathtaking scene — as if the train is racing across a vibrant red carpet.

A young child sits quietly by the riverbank, lost in thought. In the vulnerable regions like Pratapnagar Union, rivers are both a source of life and a reminder of loss. For many children, the river holds dreams of a simpler life — one untouched by the harsh realities of climate change, salinity, and displacement. Their silent moments reflect a longing for a safer, more stable future.

A child laborer working amidst the vast garbage dump in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Many homeless people have lost their homes and properties due to frequent floods, river erosion, and other natural calamities. These homeless children are one of them. But at the age of going to school with a school bag on their shoulder, life got involved in the battle for livelihood. They were forced to resettle to the city in search of a better destiny. In this pollution-prone area near the city’s waste dumping site, children toil tirelessly for meager wages. The image captures a poignant scene of these two young workers collecting recyclable materials from the towering heaps of garbage. With determination etched on their faces, they navigate through the debris, contributing to their families’ income. enduring not only the physical challenges but also the severe health risks posed by their hazardous environment .⁠

Two young child laborer working amidst the vast garbage dump in Halisahar, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Many homeless people have lost their homes and properties due to frequent floods, river erosion, and other natural calamities. These homeless children are one of them. But at the age of going to school with a school bag on their shoulder, life got involved in the battle for livelihood. They were forced to resettle to the city in search of a better destiny. In this pollution-prone area near the city’s waste dumping site, children toil tirelessly for meager wages. The image captures a poignant scene of these two young workers collecting recyclable materials from the towering heaps of garbage. With determination etched on their faces, they navigate through the debris, contributing to their families’ income. enduring not only the physical challenges but also the severe health risks posed by their hazardous environment .⁠

Childhood in Gabura has been stripped of its innocence — trapped between drought-cracked earth and salt-laced survival. These children once dreamed of school and play, like others around the world. Now, they walk for hours with their mothers to collect a single pot of drinkable water. In this image, the fissured ground becomes more than backdrop — it mirrors the fracture in their lives, where water scarcity has stolen laughter, learning, and the light ness.