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, November 09, 2007

City streets - Nov 07

Near old airport

Curtain - island renovation in front of Sheraton hotel

Eastern Housing, Eskaton

Gulshan-2 market

Long queue for bus, Gulshan 2

Bus stand, Shahbagh

Hazardous crossing - vehicles defy red light at road intersection

Banglamotor

'Papon' (pop-corn) seller at Panthapath - Tk 10.00 per packet

'Kothbel' (wood apple) near PG hospital - driver for making hole to pour condiment inside

Karwanbazar

Near Balaka, New Market

Upside down van rides man

Black goat's last journey - for meat market at Karwanbazar

Road - free for all

Incinerators, Bangladesh Bank, Motijheel C/A

Moghbazar slum - black piece placed on line to crush under wheels of incoming train

3 crows

3 comments:

AnonymousNovember 10, 2007 1:15 PM
I don't remember when I had kotbel last but your picture brought all my memories back - those good old days. Thanks for sharing the real life pictures of little things that make our city so unique and so special to those that love our nation.
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AnonymousJanuary 22, 2008 3:23 AM
Eastern Housing!! I liked black goat's last journey hehe.. would you mind if I used one of the pics on my blog??
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Ershad AhmedJanuary 22, 2008 10:54 AM
you are welcome to use pic.
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