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.

Friday, September 14, 2007

Dhaka scenes: On the eve of Ramadan

Near Crescent lake

English grammar school in Dhanmondi

Flower stall near Shahbagh

Buriganga river

Institution at road 27 (old) Dhanmondi R/A

Bank office, Gulshan

Westin hotel, Gulshan 2

Bangladesh Secretariat Bldg.

Shantinagar

Where Japan Embassy set its office in the '50's, Shantinagar

Nazrul Islam avenue

View, north from Dhaka City Corporation

Waiting for the green light to cross

Kanthal Champa flower on sale

Jigatola footpath

BDR north gate - opened fair-priced shops in city to stabilize price of essentials

Crow's meet

Posing for a documentary in Dhanmondi

Street scene in busy places

Last minute buy for 'Ramadan' after sighting of moon

Boy sells lozenges at road intersection

cooling off in Dhanmondi lake

Tejgaon industrial area road - looks vacant

2 comments:

AnonymousSeptember 18, 2007 2:20 PM
Thanks professor for visiting my site and your thoughtful imagination and referances.
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Professor HowdySeptember 18, 2007 6:08 PM
Thanks for your visit to my blog also.
I like your "favorite books" list -
you are well read:O)

Have a good day...
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