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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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Autumn 2011
Hotel Sonargaon upon Hatirjheel- portion of Hatirjheel taken over
apartment blocks south of Hatirjheel
Banglamotor
Paribagh- apartments
Shahbagh- BIRDEM
rare scene- unusually thin traffic in VIP road
passing train along Hatirjhil
Maghbazar intersection
Abdul Ghani road- Osmani memorial
New female dormitory complex of DU- near Nimtali
'Hay' festival in British Council
seeking divine blessing- Tablig men long walk for Kakrail Masjid, Dhaka
for a living- labourers from Satkhira en-route to Sylhet via Dhaka for Aman harvest (media pic)
barren TSC island- winter wind and fallen leaves (media pic)
face lifting of Dhanmandi area once again (Star)
CNG fare- Tk.100/- any distance of one kilometre
Street side stalls
India asked to share details on controversial Tipaimukh Dam project (media pic)
Friday, November 11, 2011
Eid-ul-Adha Holidays: 2011
sacrificial cow
parliament and cows
Plight of home bound passengers- every year during Eid holidays..!
from here to eternity
journey
cartoon- Dhaka traffic
cartoon- Highways
SAARC summit in Male, Maldives- Teesta water is sour
Chinese leaders- willing to join SAARC
Kaliganga river near Manikganj town in dying condition
Fantasy Kingdom, Ashulia
Patenga sea beach, Chittagong
Less tourists this Eid holidays in Cox's Bazar
Shaikh Siraj of TV Channel-I in Patharghata, Borguna for telecasting programme 'Krishoker Eid' (Peasant's Eid) festival.
gathering of Hindu pilgrims in Kuakata, Borguna for 'Rashmela' festival.
Monipuri dance in Madabpur, Sylhet
It's Autumn!
Rare scene in the heart of Dhaka city yesterday- egrets in Hatirjheel-Begunbari lake
(Note: all pictures taken from local print media)