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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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Agitation and general strike: Sep 2011
Begunbari canal development
Crescent lake
Agargaon
Expressway under construction- Airport road
Army Medical College, Dhaka
Siddeswari road
Market opp to Ramna police station
Eskaton road
Stalls of Bakushah market, Nilkhet
Rampura road- bus stand
Firmagate- evening before BNP led Hartal of 22nd Sep (media pic)
Family ride dangerously with sleeping baby on bike in Dhaka (d.star)
BSMMU (PG hospital)- 6 hours power blackout in the morning today (d.sun)
Kakrail Intersection (media pic)
4-partyHartal view of 22 sep at Sapla square (media pic)
Argentine team with Dhaka kids (media pic)
Plight of Jagannath University students during agitation (media pic)
much talked about pic: Police action of 22 Sep hartal on a picketer (media pics)
gathering in today's meeting (d.star)
Saturday, September 10, 2011
After Eid show: Fanfare at Dhaka!
Eid-ul-Fitr Congregation at Solakia *
Dhaka view during Eid *
Sweet dishes for Eid *
Pleasant drive on VIP road *
Village children jump on Turag river *
In a water kingdom theme park near Dhaka *
Banani road
Airport road
Sada Bok (Egret/heron) decor the entry to VIP passage- Hazrat Shahjalal Airport, Dhaka
Crescent lake, Parliament area
Dhanmandi lake side park
The deep-drain dug outside boundary wall of PM's residence along Mirpur road without guard/rail pose serious threat to elderly pedestrians and children from falling inside. The important walkway is too narrow to walk both-ways.
Crowd assemble at Sonargaon intersection before arrival of Indian PM Mr. Manmohan Singh for the meet of the two govts. to resolve major outstanding issues in agenda.
Messi and team arrives at Rupashi Bangla Hotel (erstwhile Sheraton) Dhaka *
Fans buy Argentine team jersey to see Messi magic inside BB stadium *
Encounter between Argentina and Nigeria- Messi dominating field with result 3-1 in favour of Argentina. *
Mother's tattoo on Messi's shoulder seen during change over *
section of crowd amused *
Road decor to welcome Indian PM and wife *
Guard of honour and salute by Guards at the Airport *
Diff. type of demo at Central Shaheed Minar by leading members of civil society on Eid day. *
View of Gurdwara Nanak Shahi- Sikh Temple at 3 Nilkhet road, Dhaka
Mrs. Monmohan Singh, wife of Indian PM prays at the temple *
Beside others items, 150 Tons of Hilsha fish from Barisal estuary presented to the Hon'ble members from India. Parcel sent for those who failed to attend the meet. *
Major topic of the meet- sharing of water of common rivers incl Teesta river (pic) *
Withdrawal of upstream water by India drastically reduces flow severely affecting people in the region.
Results- frustratingly different- Protocol signed on Conservation of the Bengal Tiger of the Sundarbans for bilateral cooperation in undertaking scientific research and such others. *
(ref: * pics taken from different national dailies)