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Fresh catch from the Meghna River at Baidyer Bazar

Baidyer Bazar, located on the banks of the Meghna River in Sonargaon, receives fresh fish caught daily from the river. The market is known particularly for small river fish, drawing people from nearby areas.

Fishermen head out to fish in the Meghna River in Narayanganj’s Sonargaon. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fishermen head out to fish in the Meghna River in Narayanganj’s Sonargaon. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fish from the Meghna River is sold from dawn to dusk at Baidyer Bazar in Sonargaon, at both wholesale and retail. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fish from the Meghna River is sold from dawn to dusk at Baidyer Bazar in Sonargaon, at both wholesale and retail. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
A 10kg Rui fish caught in the Meghna River is sold for Tk 1,200 per kg at Baidyer Bazar in Narayanganj’s Sonargaon. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
A 10kg Rui fish caught in the Meghna River is sold for Tk 1,200 per kg at Baidyer Bazar in Narayanganj’s Sonargaon. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Wholesalers at Baidyer Bazar in Sonargaon keep fish alive in river water after buying them from fishermen. The fish are later taken out and sold. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Wholesalers at Baidyer Bazar in Sonargaon keep fish alive in river water after buying them from fishermen. The fish are later taken out and sold. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Baidyer Bazar in Narayanganj’s Sonargaon is well known for its fish market. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Baidyer Bazar in Narayanganj’s Sonargaon is well known for its fish market. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fish caught in the Meghna River is brought to Baidyer Bazar in Sonargaon. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fish caught in the Meghna River is brought to Baidyer Bazar in Sonargaon. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fish caught in the Meghna River is brought to Baidyer Bazar in Sonargaon. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fish caught in the Meghna River is brought to Baidyer Bazar in Sonargaon. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fish caught in the Meghna River is brought to Baidyer Bazar in Sonargaon. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fish caught in the Meghna River is brought to Baidyer Bazar in Sonargaon. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Baidyer Bazar in Narayanganj’s Sonargaon is well known for its fish market. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Baidyer Bazar in Narayanganj’s Sonargaon is well known for its fish market. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
During the monsoon season, fewer fish arrive at Baidyer Bazar in Sonargaon. Local residents and fishermen blame pollution from nearby factories built along the riverbank. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
During the monsoon season, fewer fish arrive at Baidyer Bazar in Sonargaon. Local residents and fishermen blame pollution from nearby factories built along the riverbank. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fish from the Meghna River is being sold for Tk 800 per kg at Baidyer Bazar in Narayanganj’s Sonargaon. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fish from the Meghna River is being sold for Tk 800 per kg at Baidyer Bazar in Narayanganj’s Sonargaon. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Wholesalers at Baidyer Bazar in Sonargaon keep fish alive in river water after buying them from fishermen. The fish are later taken out and sold. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Wholesalers at Baidyer Bazar in Sonargaon keep fish alive in river water after buying them from fishermen. The fish are later taken out and sold. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fish from the Meghna River is sold from dawn to dusk at Baidyer Bazar in Sonargaon, at both wholesale and retail. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fish from the Meghna River is sold from dawn to dusk at Baidyer Bazar in Sonargaon, at both wholesale and retail. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Baidyer Bazar in Narayanganj’s Sonargaon is well known for its fish market. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Baidyer Bazar in Narayanganj’s Sonargaon is well known for its fish market. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Baidyer Bazar in Narayanganj’s Sonargaon is well known for its fish market. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Baidyer Bazar in Narayanganj’s Sonargaon is well known for its fish market. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The price of large shrimp from the Meghna River can reach up to Tk 1,500 per kg at Baidyer Bazar in Narayanganj’s Sonargaon. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The price of large shrimp from the Meghna River can reach up to Tk 1,500 per kg at Baidyer Bazar in Narayanganj’s Sonargaon. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

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Published : 21 Jul 2025, 03:07 AM

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