'Shubho Nabo-barsho' - with one day 'Panta-Ilish - Shutki and Pitha'
Jam packed Shahbagh area, Ramna
Taking rest near Hotel Sheraton, Shahbagh
Painting national emblem on cheek (Tk. 20/- to 50/-)
A hot day...
Shahbagh avenue
Haat pakha) Hand-fan made from palm leaf (Tk. 30/- a piece av.)
Monkey business
Army patrol
Local handicrafts on sale
'Katkati or Muruli'- a kind of sweet sticks since old times
New products on sale
Flower shops
Posing for photos
Art Institute- happy to be here
'Institute of Fine Arts'- front side (east)
Haat pakha) Hand-fan made from palm leaf (Tk. 30/- a piece av.)
Monkey business
Army patrol
Local handicrafts on sale
'Katkati or Muruli'- a kind of sweet sticks since old times
New products on sale
Flower shops
Posing for photos
Art Institute- happy to be here
'Institute of Fine Arts'- front side (east)
Art Institute- Gallery hall
north of Art Institute
rush at Art Institute
south of Art Institute
'Mongol' (good luck) symbols for this year to lead procession
'Mongol' (good luck) symbols for this year to lead procession
'Chorki'- local form of 'Merry-Go-Round' - ladies' favourite
social exchange in the compond of Art Institute
Ditch behind (west) the Art Institute - a cosy place for some
Ditch behind (west) the Art Institute - a cosy place for some
Stairs of National Public Library, Shahbagh
Monkey earns money for the master
Return from Ramna - Shahbagh towards Banglamotor
Monkey earns money for the master
Return from Ramna - Shahbagh towards Banglamotor
Day by day, looks of Dhaka are getting better and better...its a mammoth crowd, and heartening that more ladies participating in outdoor functions. Thanks Ershad for posting their colourful photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely picts! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteShireen
i enjoy the pohela baishakh every year. but havnt noticed all the variety of activity at a time. realy nice pictures sir.
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