An aerial drone image captured on 21 September 2026 shows farmers harvesting water lilies across the wetlands of Barishal District, southern Bangladesh. The blooms, sourced from local waterways, are distributed to markets nationwide. (Xinhua via NationPress)
A drone photograph from 21 September 2026 captures a single farmer at work harvesting water lilies in Barishal District, southern Bangladesh, where cultivation of the blooms reportedly sustains the livelihoods of many rural households. (Xinhua via NationPress)
Drone footage from 21 September 2026 offers a bird's-eye view of farmers collecting water lilies across the flooded fields of Barishal District in southern Bangladesh. According to reports, the harvest is a vital seasonal income source for local communities. (Xinhua via NationPress)
On 21 September 2026, residents of Barishal District, southern Bangladesh, were photographed gathering water lilies by hand from the region's wetlands. The blooms are marketed across the country, providing a key source of seasonal income for local villagers. (Xinhua via NationPress)
Water lily cultivation and marketing reportedly provide an important livelihood for many families in Barishal District, southern Bangladesh. Photographs from 21 September 2026 show residents harvesting the blooms for supply to markets across the country. (Xinhua via NationPress)