Kawran Bazaar, Dhaka, Bangladesh

The city's wholesale market that begins at 3 AM, running through late morning. Amazing chaos. Amazing amount of food. Amazing that even the fish market had no unpleasant fish smell. Everything fresh.Meer informatie
Dhaka

Capital of Bangladesh. There is an old and a new Dhaka. Most of what's interesting is in the old city. However, a few are worth noting from the new. 1st is the Bangladeshi Parliament building designedMeer informatie
The Rocket

A classic, historic, old, sidewheel river steamer working the Kirton Khola River and other interconnected waterways, all the way at to the Bay of Bengal. Although no longer steam driven (it's dieselMeer informatie
Old Dhaka

As the name was implies, this is the old part of the city where most of the interesting places seem to be. It is an area of narrow streets and alleys, some narrower than my shoulders.
The 1st pictureMeer informatie
On the water in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is one of those places very much at risk from sea level rise and fr m flooding, especially during the monsoon, as it is very low lying. And there are many waterways dividing up the landMeer informatie
Sundarbans

Said to be the largest remaining mangrove forest and home to the royal Bengal tiger. Unfortunately, the tigers didn't show up for their photo shoot appointment. In fact, none of the larger fauna wasMeer informatie
Lawachara national forest

Rainforest park. Pics of various animals, Gibbon, macaque, spider, monkey. Most are too far to recognize.
Khasia tribal village

Located within Lawachara national park ,(see another post). Yes, that is a Presbyterian Church in the center of the village. And that is called 7 color tea. No idea how they make it.
Panam

Former capital of Golden Bengal. Now an archaeological site. Dates back centuries. The architecture show influences of Hindu, Mughal, British and more influences. Pics 2&3 are of a couple spaces largeMeer informatie
Mainamoti

Region of Bangladesh with many archaeological sites. The first two pics are at what is known as the Queen's palace. The 2nd pic looks into an unusual underground room, likely for storage, but could beMeer informatie
Salban Vihara

Relatively new Buddhist temple built by the Thai government in the area with all the Buddhist history, former monasteries, etc. The pics are of the building, the dragon staircase, a Buddha outside,Meer informatie