Announcing the Winner of the Photographer of the Week – Week 30, 2026

In Dhaka, Bangladesh, female laborers work alongside men to unload sand from river vessels. Navigating narrow gangplanks with heavy baskets balanced on their heads, they exist in both the literal and social margins of the city's booming industry.

This image documents the grueling reality of their daily routine, underscoring the resilience of individuals carrying the weight of their world, one step at a time.