Autumn in Bloom: The enchanting kash fields of Atar Char

Atar Char in Dhunot upazila of Bogura comes under threat from river erosion every year. Yet, in autumn, the Char (river island) transforms into a sea of white as the kash flowers bloom, creating a mesmerising sight on the banks of the Jamuna River. Take a look at the beauty of Atar Char’s kash fields here in photos taken by Soyel Rana.

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With the pristine white of kash flowers (catkins) in the background a herdsman feeds his cattle on the grass.
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A long-tailed shrike rests among the kash stalks.
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Autumn’s essence captured amid the kash fields.
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Atar Char slowly crumbling under erosion.
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Cattle returning home after grazing on the char (shoal).
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A visitors enchanted by the beauty of the kash flowers.
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Autumn means the pure whiteness of kash blossoms.
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The kash stalks sway gently in the breeze.
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The kash flowers — a delight to the eyes.
Soyel Rana