A Young Fisherman with Hilsa

In this captivating aerial shot taken near Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, a young fisherman beams with pride as he sits surrounded by a glistening catch of Hilsa fish—the prized national fish of Bangladesh, locally known as Ilish. Caught fresh from the waters of the Bay of Bengal, the silvery fish lie scattered like treasure across a black tarp, accentuating their gleam. The boy, a member of the fishing trawler crew, holds two fish up with enthusiasm, his bright smile radiating the hard-earned joy of a successful haul. This image beautifully highlights the connection between livelihood, culture, and nature in coastal Bangladesh.