On Water and Stone: Moon Boats and Temples in Coastal Bangladesh

Exploring the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of southeastern Bangladesh. This collection showcases the elegant chand-nouka, or moon boats, with their crescent-shaped keels designed to navigate the region’s sandy shores. Alongside these iconic vessels, the photos highlight the area’s serene Buddhist temples, including the majestic 100-foot Buddha statue in Ramu. Together, these images tell a story of tradition, resilience, and the enduring connection between the people, their craft, and their faith