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June 17, 2026

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Watermelons flood Waisghat

Watermelons are flooding into Dhaka’s Waisghat at the start of their harvesting season. Launches and trawlers loaded with the fruit make their way to the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka from different parts in the south of the country.

Vessels carrying watermelons wait to be unloaded at Dhaka’s Waisghat. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Vessels carrying watermelons wait to be unloaded at Dhaka’s Waisghat. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Farmers use small boats to ferry watermelons from launches to the dock at Dhaka’s Waisghat. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Farmers use small boats to ferry watermelons from launches to the dock at Dhaka’s Waisghat. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The watermelons flooding into Dhaka’s Waisghat are brought in by boat from Patuakhali’s Rangabali, Bhola’s Borhanuddin, and other parts of southern Bangladesh. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The watermelons flooding into Dhaka’s Waisghat are brought in by boat from Patuakhali’s Rangabali, Bhola’s Borhanuddin, and other parts of southern Bangladesh. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The wholesale price of watermelons has halved in the past few days at Dhaka’s Waisghat. The booming supply has started to affect the retail market too. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The wholesale price of watermelons has halved in the past few days at Dhaka’s Waisghat. The booming supply has started to affect the retail market too. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Labourers unload watermelons from vessels at Dhaka’s Waisghat. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Labourers unload watermelons from vessels at Dhaka’s Waisghat. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Labourers unload watermelons from vessels at Dhaka’s Waisghat. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Labourers unload watermelons from vessels at Dhaka’s Waisghat. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Watermelons are not just coming in by boat. Trucks laden with the fruit are also coming to Dhaka’s Waisghat. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Watermelons are not just coming in by boat. Trucks laden with the fruit are also coming to Dhaka’s Waisghat. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A rickshaw van loaded with watermelons sets off for another marketplace from Dhaka’s Waisghat. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A rickshaw van loaded with watermelons sets off for another marketplace from Dhaka’s Waisghat. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Rows and rows of watermelons are laid out at the wholesale market in Dhaka’s Waisghat. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Rows and rows of watermelons are laid out at the wholesale market in Dhaka’s Waisghat. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
As the harvesting season begins, watermelons of all sizes flood Dhaka's Waisghat. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
As the harvesting season begins, watermelons of all sizes flood Dhaka's Waisghat. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Labourers unload watermelons from vessels at Dhaka’s Waisghat. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Labourers unload watermelons from vessels at Dhaka’s Waisghat. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Watermelons being sold wholesale at Tk 150-350 apiece at Dhaka’s Waisghat. The retail price ranges from Tk 150-500. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Watermelons being sold wholesale at Tk 150-350 apiece at Dhaka’s Waisghat. The retail price ranges from Tk 150-500. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

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Published : 23 Mar 2024, 05:28 PM

Updated : 23 Mar 2024, 05:28 PM

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