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Century-old boat-building tradition thrives in Pirojpur's Nesarabad

In the Atghar area of Nesarabad, Pirojpur, approximately 5,000 to 6,000 families are engaged in the traditional craft of wooden boat building.

The Business Standard ยท 9 August 2026, 11:55 AM

The traditional craft of building wooden boats remains a vital industry in the Atghar region of Nesarabad, Pirojpur. Reports indicate that between 5,000 and 6,000 families are currently involved in this century-old trade, either directly or indirectly.