I recently travelled to Rangamati with my father on his first visit to Bangladesh. We were smack in the middle of "Bloody Eid," but thankfully secluded in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, where the ethnic life moves at a slightly different pace from the rest of Bangladesh.
Bluenote performance at the BAGHAS on May 3, 2007. The video is meant to be a promo tool for the duo, who want to build a new hostel for the victims of violence and exploitation in Bangladesh.
Cyclone Sidr struck Bangladesh two months ago. Although news of the event has completely fallen away, the relief work continues. Sometimes, even the few tourists coming to Bangladesh do wonder if they can help---the short answer is that they can.
If Dhaka had a toilet bowl, Sadarghat would be it's drain pipe.. But soon enough the smelly city falls away and you're on the water in Bangladesh---the best place to be. Follow my adventures in the coming days, live on Joybangla.info
In Bangladesh, textitile and handicraft production is one of the few industries that rural women can use to earn an income, thus empowering them to be on a level playing field with their husbands. Tourists visiting Bangladesh should always try and purchase goods from female shopkeepers and businesses they know support such women. Expect a few more videos from me on the subject!
Mangrove forests are in fact spread all over coastal Bangladesh.. And the forest on Nijhum even has some spotted deer.. But the place isn't easy to get to, I learned the hard way! More details to come..
Mosquito bats are handy when you live in a place that is absolutely ridden with the little bastards.. but then look what happens when you invite your friends over for a few drinks?
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