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.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Monsoon rain and pedestrians

Shaheed Tajuddin road

Eskaton

Sonargaon square

Private university near new DOHS

Kamal Ataturk Ave. Banani

Must hurry to avoid rain

Looking for transport

Shelter under tree

Roadside sheds are not safe

Undaunted garment workers

Splashing water is fun to many drivers..

Anything over Dhaka sky can be trapped in wires

2 comments:

rumiJune 20, 2008 5:54 AM
the clogged-up canal, home to the floating population of dhaka flowing between hotel sonargaon and clusters of apartments in bangla motors was once part of the networks of lakes owned by the nawabs. what will be the fate of this canal in near future?
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GaganJune 21, 2008 1:23 PM
"anything over Dhaka sky can be trapped in wires" was funny :D
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