A bearded man walked past, balancing a massive basket on his head. His white beard framed a sun-darkened face etched deeply with wrinkles. Atop his head sat a large woven basket, overflowing with bananas piled in without much order.
The basket looked heavy. He wasn’t carrying it on his back or wheeling it in a cart. Instead, he let the full weight rest on his head. His hands gripped either side for balance, steadying it now and then as he took deliberate, careful steps forward.
In this country, it’s not unusual to see people carrying loads on their heads. But when it’s an older man doing so, it strikes differently. The weight of daily life doesn’t lighten with age—if anything, it presses down harder. Not everyone in Bangladesh has access to carts, scooters, or machines. Often, it’s just strength, patience, and time.
There was a hint of strain on his face, perhaps even pain. But his feet didn’t stop. Even with his gaze lowered, he moved steadily ahead—step by step, quietly determined.
Jan 2014 BANGLADESH PEOPLE | |
BANANA BASKET BEARD DHAKA OVERHEAD |
No
8271
Shooting Date
Sep 2009
Posted On
January 26, 2014
Modified On
June 24, 2025
Place
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Genre
Candid Photography
Camera
CANON EOS 1V
Lens
EF85MM F1.2L II USM