Dhaka, Bangladesh
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The redeeming feature of this photo is that it shows my first confrontation with Dhaka traffic by foot and the challenge of simply crossing a street, having only arrived that morning. And it was one of the very first shots of more than 8,000 to follow.
11. At a central riverfront hub in Dhaka, a woman loads red bricks onto a delivery truck. This scene features a rare modern gear—the commercial vehicle—in an otherwise ancient process. From here, the bricks go directly to urban job sites, showing how a centuries-old supply chain finally interfaces with the modern city it works to construct.
Generations of history reflect in the eyes of a young girl in Shankhari Bazaar. Though sweeping political changes, partitions, and wars have reduced Bangladesh's Hindu population to about 8% today, the endurance of Old Dhaka tells a story of profound resilience. Within the concentrated, centuries-old lanes of this bustling neighborhood, daily life and deep-rooted traditions remain vibrantly alive.
MEM-14 2301, built by MLW in 1969 pauses on its final approach to Dhaka Kamlapur railway station.
These popular locos, known better by their Indian designation, YDM4, are still used by Bangaldesh Railways on long distance 'commuter' services on the still extensive meter gauge network.
This service is thought to be the Vawal Express from Dewanganj to Dhakar.
And yes- it is possible to ride a train and take a lineside shot- the pause was just long enough to disembark onto the ballast to catch this composition before jumping back on when the wheels started turning again!
My Bangladesh trip report from January 2026 can now be found online at my blog here.