A group from the Tanchangya Indigenous community travels from the hills to the coastal waters of Pechar Dwip every month to search for sea mussels, which they call shelon locally. Mongtanj, a member of the group, said the mussels are a favourite food for them. They search through shallow coastal waters and dig into the sand to collect them. Although sea mussels can fetch around Tk600 per kilogram in local markets, they are not always easy to find. One member proudly held up his catch for the camera.
Photo: Hussain Shetu
