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, February 21, 2008
Pics for 20 Feb 08
Intl film festival at Central Public Library Bhapa pitha (pie)
Parachute display rehearsal for Bangladesh-West Bengal games- Dhaka sky, 19 Feb 2008. Storm cloud blew them miles off from target BB stadium. One landed near Demra.
Thanks so much for the pics - hoping to see pictures taken on Ekushey February 2008.
ReplyDeleteThose giant billboards are giving our city a bad look. Should take some initiative to remove them, when KOKO is not around.
ReplyDeleteAll the pictures are lovely, especially the 3 little boys sitting by the bridge!
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