A schoolboy stands at the helm, not with oars but by gripping a rope tied to the riverbank, as he ferries his friends across the Shib river to Naogaon Govt Primary School in Rajshahi’s Mohonpur upazila. A bamboo bridge built by locals collapsed years ago, and despite repeated promises, the authorities have yet to construct a permanent one. Due to the risky journey, attendance has sharply fallen as parents have stopped sending their children to the school. The photo was taken recently.
Photo: Azahar Uddin
