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Bangladesh's Padma river devours villagers' homesteads amid evolving climate change

STORY: Bangladesh's Padma river devours villagers' homesteads amid evolving climate change DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:50 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Padma river erosion-prone areas in Munshiganj District, Bangladesh 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): ALI MIAH SAYAL, River erosion victim in Sodha Kandi village 3. various of people relocating parts of a house from an eroded river bank in Munshiganj district, Bangladesh 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): SHIBRANI, River erosion victim in Sodha Kandi village 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Bengali): SARASWATI, Villager 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Bengali): MD SOHRAB HOSSAIN PIR, Chairman of Banglabazar Union STORYLINE: In recent years, natural disasters such as floods have caused faster than usual river erosion in the South Asian country of Bangladesh. Residents of a village in the Munshiganj district have lived amid worries over the last couple of months, since the Padma river took a sharp turn at the start of this monsoon season, and continued to devour

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Rush To Return Home Ahead Of Shutdown

Two days ahead of the seven-day nationwide shutdown, thousands of people overcrowded the Shimulia ferry terminal in their efforts to get back to their homes, Shimulia, Munshiganj, June 26, 2021. People were seen flocking the Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat and crossing the river since morning ignoring health safety protocols. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Fitr Festival Frenzy - Bangladesh

Bangladeshi people take place on an overcrowded ferry to go their village homes for the Eid al-Fitr festival in Shimuliya, Munshiganj, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 12, 2021. At least five people died and 12 others fell sick on Wednesday in crowd crush and heat of the burning sun on two ferries on Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry route in the River Padma at Banglabazar end of the route under Shibchar upazila in Madaripur. The incident took place while thousands of people from the capital city of Bangladesh and adjacent districts thronged to the major ferry terminals and highways on Wednesday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr violating all the Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the government on public movement. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Fitr Festival Frenzy - Bangladesh

Bangladeshi people wait to get on board of a ferry to go their village homes for the Eid al-Fitr festival in Shimuliya, Munshiganj, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 12, 2021. At least five people died and 12 others fell sick on Wednesday in crowd crush and heat of the burning sun on two ferries on Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry route in the River Padma at Banglabazar end of the route under Shibchar upazila in Madaripur. The incident took place while thousands of people from the capital city of Bangladesh and adjacent districts thronged to the major ferry terminals and highways on Wednesday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr violating all the Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the government on public movement. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Fitr Festival Frenzy - Bangladesh

Bangladeshi people take place on an overcrowded ferry to go their village homes for the Eid al-Fitr festival in Shimuliya, Munshiganj, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 12, 2021. At least five people died and 12 others fell sick on Wednesday in crowd crush and heat of the burning sun on two ferries on Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry route in the River Padma at Banglabazar end of the route under Shibchar upazila in Madaripur. The incident took place while thousands of people from the capital city of Bangladesh and adjacent districts thronged to the major ferry terminals and highways on Wednesday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr violating all the Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the government on public movement. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Fitr Festival Frenzy - Bangladesh

Bangladeshi people try to get on board of a ferry to go their village homes for the Eid al-Fitr festival in Shimuliya, Munshiganj, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 12, 2021. At least five people died and 12 others fell sick on Wednesday in crowd crush and heat of the burning sun on two ferries on Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry route in the River Padma at Banglabazar end of the route under Shibchar upazila in Madaripur. The incident took place while thousands of people from the capital city of Bangladesh and adjacent districts thronged to the major ferry terminals and highways on Wednesday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr violating all the Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the government on public movement. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Fitr Festival Frenzy - Bangladesh

Bangladeshi people take place on an overcrowded ferry to go their village homes for the Eid al-Fitr festival in Shimuliya, Munshiganj, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 12, 2021. At least five people died and 12 others fell sick on Wednesday in crowd crush and heat of the burning sun on two ferries on Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry route in the River Padma at Banglabazar end of the route under Shibchar upazila in Madaripur. The incident took place while thousands of people from the capital city of Bangladesh and adjacent districts thronged to the major ferry terminals and highways on Wednesday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr violating all the Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the government on public movement. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Fitr Festival Frenzy - Bangladesh

Bangladeshi people take place on an overcrowded ferry to go their village homes for the Eid al-Fitr festival in Shimuliya, Munshiganj, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 12, 2021. At least five people died and 12 others fell sick on Wednesday in crowd crush and heat of the burning sun on two ferries on Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry route in the River Padma at Banglabazar end of the route under Shibchar upazila in Madaripur. The incident took place while thousands of people from the capital city of Bangladesh and adjacent districts thronged to the major ferry terminals and highways on Wednesday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr violating all the Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the government on public movement. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Fitr Festival Frenzy - Bangladesh

Bangladeshi people take place on an overcrowded ferry to go their village homes for the Eid al-Fitr festival in Shimuliya, Munshiganj, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 12, 2021. At least five people died and 12 others fell sick on Wednesday in crowd crush and heat of the burning sun on two ferries on Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry route in the River Padma at Banglabazar end of the route under Shibchar upazila in Madaripur. The incident took place while thousands of people from the capital city of Bangladesh and adjacent districts thronged to the major ferry terminals and highways on Wednesday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr violating all the Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the government on public movement. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Fitr Festival Frenzy - Bangladesh

Bangladeshi people try to get on board of an overcrowded ferry to go their village homes for the Eid al-Fitr festival in Shimuliya, Munshiganj, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 12, 2021. At least five people died and 12 others fell sick on Wednesday in crowd crush and heat of the burning sun on two ferries on Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry route in the River Padma at Banglabazar end of the route under Shibchar upazila in Madaripur. The incident took place while thousands of people from the capital city of Bangladesh and adjacent districts thronged to the major ferry terminals and highways on Wednesday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr violating all the Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the government on public movement. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Fitr Festival Frenzy - Bangladesh

Bangladeshi people try to get on board of an overcrowded ferry to go their village homes for the Eid al-Fitr festival in Shimuliya, Munshiganj, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 12, 2021. At least five people died and 12 others fell sick on Wednesday in crowd crush and heat of the burning sun on two ferries on Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry route in the River Padma at Banglabazar end of the route under Shibchar upazila in Madaripur. The incident took place while thousands of people from the capital city of Bangladesh and adjacent districts thronged to the major ferry terminals and highways on Wednesday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr violating all the Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the government on public movement. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Fitr Festival Frenzy - Bangladesh

Bangladeshi people try to get on board of an overcrowded ferry to go their village homes for the Eid al-Fitr festival in Shimuliya, Munshiganj, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 12, 2021. At least five people died and 12 others fell sick on Wednesday in crowd crush and heat of the burning sun on two ferries on Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry route in the River Padma at Banglabazar end of the route under Shibchar upazila in Madaripur. The incident took place while thousands of people from the capital city of Bangladesh and adjacent districts thronged to the major ferry terminals and highways on Wednesday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr violating all the Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the government on public movement. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Fitr Festival Frenzy - Bangladesh

Bangladeshi people take place on an overcrowded ferry to go their village homes for the Eid al-Fitr festival in Shimuliya, Munshiganj, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 12, 2021. At least five people died and 12 others fell sick on Wednesday in crowd crush and heat of the burning sun on two ferries on Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry route in the River Padma at Banglabazar end of the route under Shibchar upazila in Madaripur. The incident took place while thousands of people from the capital city of Bangladesh and adjacent districts thronged to the major ferry terminals and highways on Wednesday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr violating all the Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the government on public movement. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Fitr Festival Frenzy - Bangladesh

Bangladeshi people take place on an overcrowded ferry to go their village homes for the Eid al-Fitr festival in Shimuliya, Munshiganj, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 12, 2021. At least five people died and 12 others fell sick on Wednesday in crowd crush and heat of the burning sun on two ferries on Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry route in the River Padma at Banglabazar end of the route under Shibchar upazila in Madaripur. The incident took place while thousands of people from the capital city of Bangladesh and adjacent districts thronged to the major ferry terminals and highways on Wednesday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr violating all the Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the government on public movement. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Fitr Festival Frenzy - Bangladesh

Bangladeshi people try to get on board of an overcrowded ferry to go their village homes for the Eid al-Fitr festival in Shimuliya, Munshiganj, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 12, 2021. At least five people died and 12 others fell sick on Wednesday in crowd crush and heat of the burning sun on two ferries on Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry route in the River Padma at Banglabazar end of the route under Shibchar upazila in Madaripur. The incident took place while thousands of people from the capital city of Bangladesh and adjacent districts thronged to the major ferry terminals and highways on Wednesday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr violating all the Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the government on public movement. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Fitr Festival Frenzy - Bangladesh

Bangladeshi people try to get on board of an overcrowded ferry to go their village homes for the Eid al-Fitr festival in Shimuliya, Munshiganj, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 12, 2021. At least five people died and 12 others fell sick on Wednesday in crowd crush and heat of the burning sun on two ferries on Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry route in the River Padma at Banglabazar end of the route under Shibchar upazila in Madaripur. The incident took place while thousands of people from the capital city of Bangladesh and adjacent districts thronged to the major ferry terminals and highways on Wednesday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr violating all the Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the government on public movement. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Fitr Festival Frenzy - Bangladesh

Bangladeshi people wait to get on board of a ferry to go their village homes for the Eid al-Fitr festival in Shimuliya, Munshiganj, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 12, 2021. At least five people died and 12 others fell sick on Wednesday in crowd crush and heat of the burning sun on two ferries on Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry route in the River Padma at Banglabazar end of the route under Shibchar upazila in Madaripur. The incident took place while thousands of people from the capital city of Bangladesh and adjacent districts thronged to the major ferry terminals and highways on Wednesday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr violating all the Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the government on public movement. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM