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Kayaking, a new trend in Uttara’s Diabari

Visitors seeking a brief escape from Dhaka’s congestion are flocking to Uttara's Diabari, where a growing kayaking business offers a recreational outlet.

Several kayaks are stationed by the lake and can be rented for hourly use near metro rail pillar number 73 in Sector 18 of Diabari. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Several kayaks are stationed by the lake and can be rented for hourly use near metro rail pillar number 73 in Sector 18 of Diabari. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The kayaking service in Diabari began in 2024 with a few boats. More have been added as interest continues to grow. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The kayaking service in Diabari began in 2024 with a few boats. More have been added as interest continues to grow. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Life jackets are provided before boarding the kayaks in Diabari to ensure safety. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Life jackets are provided before boarding the kayaks in Diabari to ensure safety. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Kayaking in Diabari costs Tk 400 per hour for two people. A half-hour option is also available at half the price. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Kayaking in Diabari costs Tk 400 per hour for two people. A half-hour option is also available at half the price. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Some kayaks in Diabari can accommodate two people, while others allow for three. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Some kayaks in Diabari can accommodate two people, while others allow for three. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Some kayaks in Diabari can accommodate two people, while others allow for three. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Some kayaks in Diabari can accommodate two people, while others allow for three. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Most of those kayaking in Uttara's Diabari are youths. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Most of those kayaking in Uttara's Diabari are youths. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Most of those kayaking in Uttara's Diabari are youths. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Most of those kayaking in Uttara's Diabari are youths. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Kayaking activities in Sector 18 of Uttara's Diabari begin around noon, with larger crowds arriving in the afternoon. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Kayaking activities in Sector 18 of Uttara's Diabari begin around noon, with larger crowds arriving in the afternoon. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Two young women wearing life jackets kayak through Sector 18 of Uttara's Diabari in Dhaka. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Two young women wearing life jackets kayak through Sector 18 of Uttara's Diabari in Dhaka. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Kayaking is now available in Uttara’s Diabari, with boats available for rent by the hour. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Kayaking is now available in Uttara’s Diabari, with boats available for rent by the hour. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

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