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Strong tea is the order of the day in the
Hindu section of Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. The streets here
are so narrow that only pedestrians and peddle rickshaws can navigate them. |
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The hot Bangladeshi sun is perfect for drying freshly dyed sari
material. |
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Large loads are a common site on Bangladesh's narrow highways. The
peddle rickshaws do not have gears and are very difficult to drive. The
road system has to accommodate all types of traffic, from these rickshaws
to heavy trucks and busses. As a result, traffic jams are the order of
the day. |
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Boats of all descriptions ply the Ganges (or Padma as Bangladeshis
call it) -- the backbone of Bangladesh. Local people say Bangladesh is
best appreciated and understood from the river. |
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In the crowded downtown of Dhaka sometimes it feels as though there
is no room to breathe. |
