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Crossing the canal to Korail slum

Locals cross the canal in Korail slum, located between Gulshan, Banani and Mohakhali - one of the few places in Dhaka where people can still travel by boat.

Locals cross the canal in Korail slum, located between Gulshan, Banani and Mohakhali - one of the few places in Dhaka where people can still travel by boat.
Locals cross the canal in Korail slum, located between Gulshan, Banani and Mohakhali - one of the few places in Dhaka where people can still travel by boat.
Many locals continue to rely on boats to travel to and from Korail slum in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Many locals continue to rely on boats to travel to and from Korail slum in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Every day, an estimated 5,000-6,000 people cross through this dock to Korail slum in Dhaka, paying Tk 5 for each trip. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Every day, an estimated 5,000-6,000 people cross through this dock to Korail slum in Dhaka, paying Tk 5 for each trip. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Every day, an estimated 5,000-6,000 people cross through this dock to Korail slum in Dhaka, paying Tk 5 for each trip. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Every day, an estimated 5,000-6,000 people cross through this dock to Korail slum in Dhaka, paying Tk 5 for each trip. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Each small boat carries 15 to 20 passengers to and from Korail slum, a practice many consider risky. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Each small boat carries 15 to 20 passengers to and from Korail slum, a practice many consider risky. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Boats are often on the brink of sinking under the weight of too many passengers. Still, many people use them because the boat ride to Korail slum in Dhaka saves time. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Boats are often on the brink of sinking under the weight of too many passengers. Still, many people use them because the boat ride to Korail slum in Dhaka saves time. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Many locals continue to rely on boats to travel to and from Korail slum in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Many locals continue to rely on boats to travel to and from Korail slum in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Many locals continue to rely on boats to travel to and from Korail slum in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Many locals continue to rely on boats to travel to and from Korail slum in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
A child rows the boat as families travel by boat to Korail slum in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
A child rows the boat as families travel by boat to Korail slum in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

bdnews24.com

Published : 15 Sep 2025, 12:09 AM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 06:05 PM

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