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, October 12, 2007

Home bound for Eid-ul-Fitr: 2007

Old water tank, adjacent to Bahadur Shah park (former Victoria park)

Sadarghat intersection

Inland Water Transport terminal, Sadarghat

Bird's eye view of Sadarghat and Buriganga river

Launches huddled at ghat

Typical jetty and launch

Police on duty occupying passengers seats

Small boats ferry passengers to the launches anchored at mid channel

No place to berth to cope with rush

pic: Anwar Ahmed

Pic: left- New Age; Right- Samakal

3 comments:

AnonymousOctober 17, 2007 11:35 AM
wow!!
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AnonymousOctober 18, 2007 7:06 PM
My god !! How will i find the right boat to go on the rivers ?!?!? ....;-))
Great pictures, thank you !!
62 days anymore and i will be in Dhaka !!
Marie from Belgium.
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ShireenOctober 25, 2007 9:36 AM
wow! those boats and ferries and trains!!! Amazing pictures, thank you!
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