Picturesque landscapes
The wetlands of Bortir Bil offered the perfect background for the pre-wedding shoot of Syomak and Shreya.
As soon as the sun sets, darkness engulfs Bortir Bil making it difficult for everyone to distinguish between the muddy roads and wetlands.
Coping with climate change
A boat making its way through stacks of raw jute left for retting.
Acres of farmlands remain submerged until late winter, making agriculture impossible in this area for many months of the year.
Fortune in tourism
Locals have set up temporary tea stalls and restaurants, and started selling food on cycle carts around Bortir Bil to cater to the growing tourist numbers.
Boats built by the farmers themselves, who have had no formal training to do so, continue to be the main draw of the place.