Exploring the Bazaars of Bamunimaidan - More than just a Bazaar | Sobighar

Is infrastructure the only measure of a nation’s growth? While bridges and buildings reshape our skyline, the true heartbeat of development lies within the people who drive our local economy every day.

In this documentary, we go on the ground to the vibrant bazaars of Bamunimaidan. We speak with the vendors who form the backbone of this marketplace, tracing the journey of their products, discussing the shifting economy, and listening to the personal stories that define their lives.

In this video, we explore :

The Marketplace Economy : Where do the products come from and how are prices determined today?
The Human Stories : Beyond the transactions, the lives, struggles, and hopes of the local vendors.
Redefining Development : Why "Human Development" matters more than just physical infrastructure.
The Human Development Index (HDI) : A look at why true progress is measured by the well-being of the field, not just the height of our bridges.

True development isn't just about the steel and cement we use to build bridges; it’s about the people who walk across them. To understand how much a country has truly developed, one must step into these fields and listen to the voices of the bazaar.

Credits :

Host : Debanjal Gogoi
Cinematography : Aayan Deori
Editor : Aayan Deori
Equipments : Abhijnyan Pritam Chandra
Music : Dominique LACAUD from Pixabay
Thumbnail : Aayan Deori

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Timestamps :

00:00 - Introduction
01:25 - Fish prices
02:29 - Types of dried fishes
05:34 - Different species of duck
06:54 - Hunting for Swamp Eel(Kusiya)
07:43 - Vendor vs Customer conflict
10:14 - The Queen of Fish
10:45 - Security in bazaar
11:24 - Why so many vendors?
12:04 - Golden Carp Fish
13:17 - Sahadul Bhai
13:47 - Why fish prices fluctuate?
15:08 - Tea Time with Borta
16:20 - Borta loves Zubeen Da
17:09 - Business talks!!
18:48 - Conclusion
19:30 - Credits