Life of Water

Description

Riverine Bangladesh. In the past, the two main traditions of this country were boating and fishing in reservoirs. There were about 150 types of boats in the past in this country. Those who caught fish in seas, rivers and canals were called fishermen and are still known by that name. From water, net, and from net, perhaps the word fisherman. Many fishermen used boats or canoes for fishing. Many still remain in their traditional ancestral occupations. Fishermen in this country have been engaged in the profession of fishing since ancient times. There are about 14 lakh prisoners in the country. The place where fishermen live or dry their fish is called ‘Jele Palli’.