THE FACTS
Country: Bangladesh
Capital: Dhaka
Population: 169 million
Official language: Bengali
In Bangladesh, most
people are farmers. The
rainy season usually lasts
from June to October.
SCHOOL SUBJECTS
"We go to school
from 12:30 p.m. to
4 p.m. We study my
country's language,
Bengali, English,
math and art.
"
AT HOME
"We eat meals sitting
on the floor. We
get light from solar-
powered lanterns
that we charge on
the boat. Now we
can study at home
at night!
"
A RIVER FOR LIFE
"The Gumani River is
very important to our
village. We use it to
fish for food, do the
laundry, take baths
and just have fun!
"
AFTER SCHOOL
"My sister and I
head home, and
the boat goes to
another village so
more children can
go to school.
"
PHOTOS:
JEAN-MICHEL
DELAGE
ADAPTED
FROM:
LES
EXPLORATEURS,
OCTOBER
2014
BANGLADESH
AFRICA
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