Around 125,000 tea workers are employed in 167 registered tea gardens in Sylhet, Habiganj, Moulvibazar, and Chattogram districts of Bangladesh.
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These tea gardens are spread around in Sylhet, Habiganj, Moulvibazar, and Chattogram districts of Bangladesh.
Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Starting in 1854, workers from various parts of India were brought in to work in tea gardens in Greater Sylhet.
Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Although the profession was restricted to a particular community, this is no longer the case.
Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Presently, the occupation has undergone a transformation with members of other communities also joining.
More people from the Manipuri, Mro, and Santal can now be seen.
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Tea production in the country surged to a historic high of 9.6 crore kg in 2021 amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Although more people from different communities are joining the profession, there are still question marks over whether the profession can pay better.
Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
While the faces dotting tea gardens may have changed, the state of workers hasn't improved significantly.
Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
