23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Old Life on Turag

In the calm waters of the Turag River in Dhaka's "Aminbazar", an wooden boat floats steadily, helmed by an elderly boatman. His face, battered by the sun and struggle, tells a silent story of a lifetime of hard work. The river is his lifeline—a witness to his childhood and present. Every day, he ferries passengers from one bank to the other, earning just 10 taka per person to survive.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2025
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Camera: Canon EOS 1200D
Copyright: © Salauddin Reza