The Bay of Bengal has existed for millions of years, shaping the destiny of the lands and people surrounding it. Blessed with immense biodiversity, Bangladesh has become a paradise of marine life and fisheries resources. The country’s maritime boundary stretches even larger than its landmass. From the Chola dynasty to the present day, the Bay of Bengal has witnessed countless transformations—and its fishermen, too, have adapted with time. Yet their enduring struggle, resilience, and defiance against nature form an epic saga of survival. They are more than fishermen—they are warriors of the sea. Their relentless battle with the ocean and their untold stories have always captivated me. This is why I set out to document their warrior lives through my lens.
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The prayer in the light.
The essence of storm.
The children of Tetulia.
The spider on the train.
The bizarre window.
The story of Mro family.
The light of prayer.
The prayer on the road.
The story of desparado child surfar.
The soldier of preserving heritage.
Albinism woman in Karwan bazar.
The Sand Gobblers of Jadukata.
The warrior of Bay of Bengal.
The whisper of river.
Lost in antelope.
The dawn of Kashimpur.
A city of no return.
The story of thousand years old heritage.
The shift of power.
The story of dried fish processing.
Guardians of the Sweet Sap.
The story of wild date sap seller.
The story of Rakibul.
The cityscape of Dubai.
The story of unsung chili women.
The spider on the train.
Where do you go Traveler?
The flower on the river.
The song of rain.
The curious window.
The bizarre window of the train.
The story of wild date palm juice.
The story of Rakher upobash.
The riders on the street.
The lotus of Bangladesh.
The joy of the children.
The whisper of the day.
The monsoon girl.
Where the Kans Grass Fades.
The dawn in Maidan.
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