Bangladesh, Oct. 26 -- Hundreds of village people gathered at Burir Bandh in Thakurgaon Sadar Upazila on Saturday to take part in an annual fishing festival, a long-standing local tradition that marks the beginning of winter.

However, many participants expressed disappointment over the declining fish catch compared with previous years.

The Shuk River flows between Akcha and Chilarang unions in Thakurgaon Sadar Upazila.

At Burir Bandh, located on this river, residents of Thakurgaon are immersed in a festive fishing celebration.

At the beginning of winter, fishing at Burir Bandh is opened to the public.

For years, this traditional gathering has taken place in the Burir Bandh area around the start of the winter season.

On Friday night...