SHIP GRAVEYARD.

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  Shortlist
• Photographer
  MOHAMMED RIMON, Bangladesh
• Category
  Asia

On the banks of the Buriganga River in Bangladesh lies a hidden world of labor and hardship, where old ships are brought to be dismantled in a process known as shipbreaking. These ships, once sailing across oceans, end their journey here—cut down piece by piece to salvage valuable iron and metal parts. Among the most sought-after items are the ship propellers, made of high-quality metals like bronze and brass. These are melted and reshaped in small local factories, fueling a booming metal industry. But behind this industry is a darker reality: child labor.



Many children under the age of 18