They can be seen in river canal ponds and various water bodies in rural Bengal. This is our boatman. Bangladesh and West Bengal are called riverine countries. Because there are innumerable river canal ponds scattered here and there like nets. All these fish are very tasty. They are economically important and there are many. All these fish fulfill our food needs and also make our country's economy much stronger. The fish industry has developed our economy. This fish industry is much stronger and more progressive. The industry has created innumerable jobs. Again, it is earning millions of foreign exchange every year.
Fishermen use boats in rivers, canals, and ponds for various reasons. Some people use boats to catch fish. Some people use boats to cross people and goods. In this riverine country, waterways are a much safer means of communication. These boatmen go in the middle of the sea to catch fishes and play an important role in our economy.
There are many types of boats in our country. The use of dinghy boats is the most. Dinghy boats usually do not have a canopy. In the picture , the boatman is also standing in a dinghy boat. This boatman is a farmer in rural Bengal. Now it is rainy season. So he uses this boat for farming. However, sometimes he also uses this boat for fishing in this pond.
It takes a lot of practice and experience to navigate a boat. Because a skilled boatman can maintain the balance of the boat in the right way. If the boatman is not skilled, there can be danger in the middle river. So one should always rely on a skilled middleman.
Location:Beraberia,West Bengal,India
The boatman
Nikon D5600
07.09.2020
Although now there is no need for a skilled boatman to run the boat. Because the water of this reservoir is still. The boat can be run here if you have a little knowledge. We used to run many boats in the game in our childhood.
This boatman is carrying on the tradition of our village. So we should stand by the side of all these people. They should not be lost in the depths of time due to scarcity.