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The hands that bring colour to life

In Narayanganj’s Fatullah Post Office area, vibrantly dyed fabrics stretch across an open field, glowing as they dry under the sun. Factory workers pour their heart and soul into each step of the dyeing process, transforming raw fabric into material that will soon become T-shirts.

Dyed fabrics dry under the sun in an open field in Narayanganj’s Fatullah Post Office area.Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Dyed fabrics dry under the sun in an open field in Narayanganj’s Fatullah Post Office area.Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Mohiuddin Ahmed, 60, has dedicated 20 years as a supervisor in the dyeing factory. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Mohiuddin Ahmed, 60, has dedicated 20 years as a supervisor in the dyeing factory. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
In Narayanganj’s Fatullah Post Office area, brightly coloured fabrics are laid out in an open field, capturing sunlight as they dry. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
In Narayanganj’s Fatullah Post Office area, brightly coloured fabrics are laid out in an open field, capturing sunlight as they dry. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Workers spread dyed fabric from the factory to dry in the open field in Narayanganj’s Fatullah Post Office area. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Workers spread dyed fabric from the factory to dry in the open field in Narayanganj’s Fatullah Post Office area. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Workers spread dyed fabric from the factory to dry in the open field in Narayanganj’s Fatullah Post Office area. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Workers spread dyed fabric from the factory to dry in the open field in Narayanganj’s Fatullah Post Office area. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Although advanced machinery is used for dyeing grey fabric, natural sunlight is essential for drying the fabric outdoors. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Although advanced machinery is used for dyeing grey fabric, natural sunlight is essential for drying the fabric outdoors. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Freshly dyed cloths are transported from the factory to dry under the open sky in Narayanganj’s Fatullah Post Office area. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Freshly dyed cloths are transported from the factory to dry under the open sky in Narayanganj’s Fatullah Post Office area. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Each piece of grey fabric takes at least 12 hours to be fully dyed into a new colour. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Each piece of grey fabric takes at least 12 hours to be fully dyed into a new colour. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Grey-coloured fabric undergoes processing with various chemicals and dyes in the factory. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Grey-coloured fabric undergoes processing with various chemicals and dyes in the factory. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
An assistant in the dyeing factory earns between Tk 12,000 and Tk 13,000 per month for a 12-hour shift, while supervisors receive Tk 20,000 to Tk 22,000. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
An assistant in the dyeing factory earns between Tk 12,000 and Tk 13,000 per month for a 12-hour shift, while supervisors receive Tk 20,000 to Tk 22,000. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A factory worker endures 12 intense hours daily in the dyeing factory, colouring fabric that will be crafted into T-shirts. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A factory worker endures 12 intense hours daily in the dyeing factory, colouring fabric that will be crafted into T-shirts. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

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Published : 10 Nov 2024, 03:42 AM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 05:40 PM

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