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Washing greens in dirty water

Roving vendors wash greens bought from Dhaka’s wholesale markets in stagnant roadside water in Demra’s Dharmapara. The area is connected to the Matuail waste treatment centre, raising the risk of contamination by harmful bacteria, viruses and chemicals.

Roving vendor wash greens bought from the Jatrabari wholesale market in stagnant water pooled beside a road in Dharmapara, Demra. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Roving vendor wash greens bought from the Jatrabari wholesale market in stagnant water pooled beside a road in Dharmapara, Demra. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Roving vendor wash greens bought from the Jatrabari wholesale market in stagnant water pooled beside a road in Dharmapara, Demra. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Roving vendor wash greens bought from the Jatrabari wholesale market in stagnant water pooled beside a road in Dharmapara, Demra. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The greens are kept submerged in water for long periods to keep them looking fresh. As the water is connected to the Matuail Solid Waste Treatment Centre, it risks carrying various germs. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The greens are kept submerged in water for long periods to keep them looking fresh. As the water is connected to the Matuail Solid Waste Treatment Centre, it risks carrying various germs. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The greens are kept submerged in water for long periods to keep them looking fresh. As the water is connected to the Matuail Solid Waste Treatment Centre, it risks carrying various germs. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The greens are kept submerged in water for long periods to keep them looking fresh. As the water is connected to the Matuail Solid Waste Treatment Centre, it risks carrying various germs. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The greens are kept submerged in water for long periods to keep them looking fresh. As the water is connected to the Matuail Solid Waste Treatment Centre, it risks carrying various germs. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The greens are kept submerged in water for long periods to keep them looking fresh. As the water is connected to the Matuail Solid Waste Treatment Centre, it risks carrying various germs. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Vendors wash greens in stagnant roadside water before loading them onto their vans in Demra’s Dharmapara. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Vendors wash greens in stagnant roadside water before loading them onto their vans in Demra’s Dharmapara. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Vendors wash greens in stagnant roadside water before loading them onto their vans in Demra’s Dharmapara. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Vendors wash greens in stagnant roadside water before loading them onto their vans in Demra’s Dharmapara. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
There is little doubt about the filthy condition of the water connected to the Matuail Solid Waste Treatment Centre. Roving vendors are using it to wash greens. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
There is little doubt about the filthy condition of the water connected to the Matuail Solid Waste Treatment Centre. Roving vendors are using it to wash greens. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
There is little doubt about the filthy condition of the water connected to the Matuail Solid Waste Treatment Centre. Roving vendors are using it to wash greens. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
There is little doubt about the filthy condition of the water connected to the Matuail Solid Waste Treatment Centre. Roving vendors are using it to wash greens. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Street vendors wash greens in dirty water pooled in a low-lying area beside a road at Demra’s Dharmapara in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Street vendors wash greens in dirty water pooled in a low-lying area beside a road at Demra’s Dharmapara in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Street vendors wash greens in dirty water pooled in a low-lying area beside a road at Demra’s Dharmapara in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Street vendors wash greens in dirty water pooled in a low-lying area beside a road at Demra’s Dharmapara in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

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Published : 12 Aug 2026, 01:34 AM

Updated : 08 Sep 2026, 11:19 AM

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