Dhaka

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, well known as city of fine muslin, mosques and rickshaws has a fairly long history of evolution. Before it rose into prominence as Mughal capital of Bengal in 17th century and urban & commercial centre, it was under the Sultanates from 14 century. It came under British control in 1757. Dhaka with passage of time testify different faces of history. Photographs and digital archives are the most effective ways that can keep visual records of its colourful history.

Saturday, February 10, 2007

Katra to Buriganga on 09 Feb 2007

Katra entrance - north view

Katra entrance - closeup of arch

south view towards river

View of Chawk Masjid Minaret from Katra gate

Chawk central building - Masjid on west

Mughal-tuli Imamganj road

Dumpyard in narrow alley

Little boy enjoying sugarcane juice (Tk. 5/- a glass)

Billboard for Mughlai dishes

Swarighat river bank

River crafts racing away on river Buriganga
for 'Katra' history see: Mughal Katras (CaravanSarai) ;

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AnonymousFebruary 17, 2007 7:48 PM
nice one!
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Mamunur RashidMay 24, 2008 2:05 AM
Sometimes I feel like leave this materialistic world (New York) and just rent one of those old small building apt and forget the world. I guess it will always be a dream...:) Everytime I see old structures, I feel time touching me with it's magic.
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Saturday, February 10, 2007

Katra to Buriganga on 09 Feb 2007

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