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.
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Thursday, August 02, 2007
Roadside views July '07- Dhaka
Buriganga River in spate
Waiting at ferry ghat (Khea)
Flood protection embankment on Buriganga extension (Dhaka west) - collecting cattle fodder before flood water engulfs fields.
Sonargaon Road (Panthapath east) - welding without protective gear on public road is a common sight
Moghbazar-Tejgaon road (Tajuddin road)
'Hatir pool' intersection - Buddhist monks gathered at Dhaka on the occasion of presenting holy hair of Lord Buddha to Srilankan Government.
Sweating in sweltering heat - Sutrapur road
'Pichhi'- taking care of fish cargo
Rolling chairs - at Banglamotor intersection
Ailing car - at New Eskation road
As Dhaka (east) goes under flood water, boats are in demand - Maghbazar intersection
Comfortable ride
Goat's final ride
Posted in Saat Masjid area
Nilkhet hawker's market
Plenty of lemons this season on Dhaka footpaths
A pack of 15-20 sells for Tk. 10/= (15 cents)
Rare view of old time 3-minute-photography shop on tripod stand - near Gulistan
Tiny rag pickers happy to pose for camera - Dhanmondi Eidgah
Dhaka - city of wire
Bakshibazar road (Kamruzzaman road) along old railway alignment - near 'Chand khar' pool
Elephant road shoe stores
Amazing!
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