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Over 300,000 People Marooned as Jamalpur Flood Worsens
The flood situation in Jamalpur has worsened, leaving approximately 300,000 people marooned due to the continuous rise of water levels in the Jamuna and other rivers. As of 11 am on Friday, Rafiqul Islam, the executive engineer of Jamalpur Water Development Board, reported that the water level at the Bahadurabad Ghat point in Dewanganj had risen by 4 cm in the last 24 hours, reaching 55 cm above…
12,000 Families Stranded in Sariakandi as Jamuna River Surpasses Danger Level
Heavy rainfall and upstream water surges have caused the Jamuna River’s water level to rise, leaving 12,000 families stranded in Sariakandi upazila of Bogra. On Thursday afternoon, the river was flowing 32cm above the danger mark. In the past 24 hours, the water level in the Jamuna River increased by 68cm, causing severe waterlogging for approximately 12,000 families. Upazila Nirbahi Officer…
Discover the Mystique of Shalvi River in Nerwa, Himachal Pradesh
Delve into the tranquil beauty of Shalvi River in Nerwa, Himachal Pradesh, as we uncover its significance, hydroelectric power generation, and its journey as a tributary of the Yamuna River. Join us in exploring this serene haven nestled in the heart of t
Nestled amidst the pristine landscapes of Himachal Pradesh lies the enchanting Shalvi River, a tributary of the mighty Yamuna River. Flowing gracefully through the picturesque region of Nerwa, the Shalvi River is not just a water body; it’s a manifestation of tranquility and divine peace, as its name suggests – “Peace of God,” derived from Shalviya. The journey of Shalvi River begins high in the…
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Looking For Clues
Ishwardi (Bengali: “God’s place”) is a Western village of the Pabna District in Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh and it has a population of approximately 350′000 habitants. Ishwardi is reacheable by car, but drivers need to pass the large Bagabandhu bridge, “friend of Bengal” named after the first president of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. This bridge - with a relative high fee for Bangladeshi standards (500 TK) - allows cars to cross the Jamuna river, one of the main rivers of Bangladesh and main distributary channel of the Indian Brahmaputra River.
For the past months I have been working on a project/idea and in order to finalise a part of it I decided to explore the northwest area of Bangladesh for the first time. Because of the many questions I had that could not get out of my head I was looking for answers regarding the past of a young girl born and raised in Ishwardi. During the trip, I was accompanied by the father, Minti Sheik, and younger sister, Boishaki, of the girl that I was slowly getting to know.
On the road, there are no rules, the bigger cars always have the priority and all traffic laws are ignored. With the adrenaline in our veins, it took us about five hours to reach our final destination (203 km). The fastest and safest way to travel in Bangladesh is definitely with the crowded trains.
In less than 24 hours I found myself immersed in the beauty of this region, starting from the majesty of the Padma River and ending with its rural wonderland. The Padma river originates in the Himalayas and is the main distributor of the Indian river, Ganges. This major river flows 120 km into the Southern part of Bangladesh and confluences in the Bay of Bengal. Its crystal clear watercourse invites people to swim and have picnics on its flat and green river banks. Also, it is a place where locals burst with pride for its beauty.
Hosted by the father’s family with great hospitality and with excellent traditional food, I tried to understand what type of life the unknown young girl had; where she grew up; what her relationship was with her family and friends; and why she decided to leave at young age, leaving everything behind by going to the chaotic and crowded city of Savar in Dhaka District.
Her name was Laboni (Bengali: “Grace”).
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Little Jamuna River of Naogaon
Nature, dusk
