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#13335740

17 February 2026

Bangladeshi tannery laborers process leather to dry at a tannery in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on February 17, 2026. The tannery industry is one of the major industries in Bangladesh, and the government of Bangladesh declares it a priority sector. The industry shifts to Savar as it pollutes the area.

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#13335745

17 February 2026

Bangladeshi tannery laborers put leather to dry at a tannery in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on February 17, 2026. The tannery industry is one of the major industries in Bangladesh, and the government of Bangladesh declares it a priority sector. The industry shifts to Savar as it pollutes the area.

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#13333432

17 February 2026

A buffalo herd crosses a dry riverbed near the Brahmaputra River in Gaibandha, Rangpur, Bangladesh, on February 17, 2026. Dried waterways and shifting sandbars (chars) disrupt navigation and force herds to travel far for water and pasture. These unstable sand formations, deposited and eroded seasonally, highlight the fragile balance of life along the Brahmaputra River basin.

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#13333433

17 February 2026

A buffalo herd crosses a dry riverbed near the Brahmaputra River in Gaibandha, Rangpur, Bangladesh, on February 17, 2026. Dried waterways and shifting sandbars (chars) disrupt navigation and force herds to travel far for water and pasture. These unstable sand formations, deposited and eroded seasonally, highlight the fragile balance of life along the Brahmaputra River basin.

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#13333434

17 February 2026

A buffalo herd crosses a dry riverbed near the Brahmaputra River in Gaibandha, Rangpur, Bangladesh, on February 17, 2026. Dried waterways and shifting sandbars (chars) disrupt navigation and force herds to travel far for water and pasture. These unstable sand formations, deposited and eroded seasonally, highlight the fragile balance of life along the Brahmaputra River basin.

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#13333436

17 February 2026

An aerial view shows a buffalo herd grazing and moving across a dry river char near the Brahmaputra River in Gaibandha, Rangpur, Bangladesh, on February 17, 2026. The animals scatter over the grass-covered sandbar while herders guide them from a distance. Seasonal river recession exposes vast grazing grounds, but the unstable char landscape reflects the fragile and shifting nature of life along the Brahmaputra basin.

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#13333441

17 February 2026

In Gaibandha, Rangpur, Bangladesh, on February 17, 2026, a buffalo herd moves past a small green vegetation patch on a dry char near the Brahmaputra River. Sparse grass zones provide temporary grazing relief. These isolated fertile pockets sustain livestock in arid riverbeds.

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#13325969

15 February 2026

A horse-drawn cart travels across a dry river char of the Brahmaputra in Gaibandha, Bangladesh, on February 15, 2026. Wheel tracks carve lines through the pale sand as passengers ride along the exposed riverbed. These temporary land routes emerge as water levels recede seasonally.

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#13325970

15 February 2026

A horse-drawn cart travels across a dry river char of the Brahmaputra in Gaibandha, Bangladesh, on February 15, 2026. Wheel tracks carve lines through the pale sand as passengers ride along the exposed riverbed. These temporary land routes emerge as water levels recede seasonally.

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#13325975

15 February 2026

A cow herd crosses a dry riverbed near the Brahmaputra River in Gaibandha, Bangladesh, on February 15, 2026. Dried waterways and shifting sandbars force herders to travel long distances for grazing. The fragile char landscape reflects the river's constant erosion and deposition cycle.

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#13325977

15 February 2026

A long line of buffalo walks across a dry char near the Brahmaputra River in Gaibandha, Bangladesh, on February 15, 2026. The herd forms a diagonal trail over the textured sand. Such crossings illustrate adaptation to the river's shifting geography.

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#13325979

15 February 2026

A long line of buffalo walks across a dry char near the Brahmaputra River in Gaibandha, Bangladesh, on February 15, 2026. The herd forms a diagonal trail over the textured sand. Such crossings illustrate adaptation to the river's shifting geography.

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#13267323

2 February 2026

A man uses his phone amidst the snow-covered apple orchards in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on February 2, 2026. Fresh snowfall brings relief to local farmers, promising a boost in fruit production after a dry spell.

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#13259605

31 January 2026

The Upper Reservoir of the Purulia Pumped Storage Project, known as Upper Dam, is a rock-fill dam in Purulia. It functions as the upper reservoir for the 900-megawatt pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant located on the top of Ajodhya Hills, approximately 712 meters high, which is crucial for generating hydroelectric power and helping to manage peak electricity demand. The dam creates a large lake that attracts tourists, featuring a surrounding road that is popular for watching sunsets over the hills. Situated on the Bamni River, it serves as an upper reservoir for green energy, while offering elevated views of the Ajodhya Pahar and surrounding landscapes. It serves as a significant water storage point in the relatively dry surrounding regions. The dam is developed with significant financial assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The local villagers protest against the project, alleging a massive loss of vegetation and that hundreds lose their livelihoods. In Bagmundi, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026, people arrive at the Upper Dam by car and bicycle and visit various temporary shops on the dam.

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#13259607

31 January 2026

The Upper Reservoir of the Purulia Pumped Storage Project, known as Upper Dam, is a rock-fill dam in Purulia. It functions as the upper reservoir for the 900-megawatt pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant located on the top of Ajodhya Hills, approximately 712 meters high, which is crucial for generating hydroelectric power and helping to manage peak electricity demand. The dam creates a large lake that attracts tourists, featuring a surrounding road that is popular for watching sunsets over the hills. Situated on the Bamni River, it serves as an upper reservoir for green energy, while offering elevated views of the Ajodhya Pahar and surrounding landscapes. It serves as a significant water storage point in the relatively dry surrounding regions. The dam is developed with significant financial assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The local villagers protest against the project, alleging a massive loss of vegetation and that hundreds lose their livelihoods. In Bagmundi, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026, people arrive at the Upper Dam by car and bicycle and visit various temporary shops on the dam.

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#13259609

31 January 2026

The Upper Reservoir of the Purulia Pumped Storage Project, known as Upper Dam, is a rock-fill dam in Purulia. It functions as the upper reservoir for the 900-megawatt pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant located on the top of Ajodhya Hills, approximately 712 meters high. This is crucial for generating hydroelectric power and helping to manage peak electricity demand. The dam creates a large lake that attracts tourists and features a surrounding road popular for watching sunsets over the hills. Situated on the Bamni River, it serves as an upper reservoir for green energy while offering elevated views of the Ajodhya Pahar and surrounding landscapes. It serves as a significant water storage point in the relatively dry surrounding regions. The dam is developed with significant financial assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The local villagers protest against the project, alleging a massive loss of vegetation and that hundreds lose their livelihoods. In Bagmundi, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026, people arrive at the Upper Dam by car and bicycle and visit various temporary shops on the dam.

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