Scene of Fishing with Dharma Net

Bangladesh is a country of rivers and wetlands. The livelihood of the rural people of this country is closely linked to water bodies, paddy fields and fishing. The picture reflects the familiar, peaceful and hardworking look of rural Bengal. When water accumulates in the water bodies during the monsoon or later, the simple people of the village engage in various traditional ways of fishing. One of the most popular techniques is fishing with 'Dharma Net' or 'Vesal Net'. The picture shows a hardworking fisherman casting this special rectangular net made with a bamboo frame into the water. He stands with utmost patience so that the fish get caught in the net.

The picturesque view of the green paddy fields and trees in the background suggests that this is a picture of a quiet afternoon or morning in rural Bengal. The black umbrella placed next to it indicates that the weather was cloudy or rainy. This film is a real document of how rural people struggle to survive in harmony with nature, ignoring the sun and rain in the pursuit of life. In this era of mechanization, traditional fishing methods are slowly disappearing. However, these scenes remind us of the pure beauty of Bengal's soil, the stories of the hardworking people's lives, and our rich folk culture.