Boats are anchored on the shore as vast chars appear in the Jamuna in Fulchhari upazila of Gaibandha. Once a mighty river, the Jamuna dries up at most of the places in winter. It not only hampers navigation but also deprives local fishermen of good catches and farmers of water for irrigation. Photo: Anisur Rahman
Traders find themselves in trouble too. Some of them walk miles carrying goods to the markets. Photo: Anisur Rahman
Others hire horse-drawn carts, locally known as “Charer Gari”. Renting the carts, however, raises costs and cuts their small profits. Photo: Anisur Rahman
The char people face similar sufferings. The photos were taken last month. Photo: Anisur Rahman
