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Namkhana Fishing Harbour, an important fishing and river transport hub in the coastal delta region of West Bengal. Everyday maritime activity at Namkhana fishing harbour on a foggy morning, featuring traditional wooden fishing boats navigating calm waters while colourful trawlers remain anchored in the distance. Fishermen and passengers travel across the river in small overloaded boats, reflecting the region’s dependence on waterways for transportation, fishing, and trade. The hazy atmosphere, reflective water surface, and distant shoreline lined with trees and scattered buildings create a typical winter riverside scene from the coastal districts of West Bengal. Namkhana serves as a key gateway to the Sundarbans and supports large-scale fishing operations and local river transport networks
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