Joy Bangla - Events and Travel in Bangladesh

Jatiyo Smriti Souddho, Savar [Flickr]

joybangla.info — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:52:08 -0600

Completed in 1982, the National Martyrs’ Monument is the result of a design competition. Syed Mainul Hossein’s design won, and symbolises his nation’s struggle for independence.

The Tea Capital [Flickr]

joybangla.info — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:52:05 -0600

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A tea worker pushes his empty cart through an expansive tea estate in Srimongol. The industry, largely a by-product of British colonisation, produces over 60 million kilograms of tea annually.

One in a million [Flickr]

joybangla.info — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:52:01 -0600

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During Eid, the last road before Sadarghat becomes a throbbing sea of humanity. To reach their home villages of Bangladesh’s coastal south, most of these travellers use overcrowded launches.

Patchwork Paddies [Flickr]

joybangla.info — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:51:58 -0600

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A villager tends to her paddy field on a rare bit of flat land in hilly Rangamati. In Bangladesh, rice is the staple food, providing more than 70% of the total calorific intake for most Bangladeshis.

Refuge [Flickr]

joybangla.info — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:51:54 -0600

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A man finds refuge amongst the masses during the urban exodus of Eid-ul Fitr. Clasping his possessions, he waits to board a launch at Sadarghat in Old Dhaka.

Ideas Manzil: Bangladesh’s first heritage accommodation property

Mikey Leung — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:39:08 +0000

~story and photos by Mikey Leung~ Barry Ison likes to get things done. “So what?” you might say. But Ison’s choice of where to get things done might strike you as confusing, perhaps even crazy. The notion of creating new hospitality businesses in Bangladesh, one of the world’s least-travelled, disaster-prone countries might elicit such a response. [...]

“Guide to Wildlife” of Bangladesh

Mikey Leung — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:34:33 +0000

Click here for a full-size preview of the cover. (Nov. 18, 2008, Dhaka) - A new “Guide to Wildlife” book has just been released in Bangladesh. The 306 page full-colour guide has colour photographs of all the mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians found in the 19 protected areas of Bangladesh. It includes the coverage of almost 400 [...]

Cartoon, Painting and Photography Exhibition at Drik Gallery

Mikey Leung — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:34:05 +0000

Click here for a large version of this cartoon image. You are cordially invited to the inauguration ceremony of “The Right to Health”, an exhibition at Drik Gallery on Thursday, 30 October 2008 at 5pm. This exhibition is curated using different form of art media: cartoon, painting, personal stories and photography. Mr. AMM Nasir Uddin, Secretary, [...]

River World: A Two-Day Floating Photography Tutorial; Nov 7-8, 2008

Mikey Leung — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:49:56 +0000

Click here to see the flyer in full size. • Do you want to improve your digital photography? • Just bought a new DSLR and need to learn more about how to use it? • Do you want the opportunity to travel and shoot Bangladesh’s rivers on a luxurious historic sailboat? • Would you like to see your [...]

Non-profit Christmas handicrafts on sale at Folk International

Mikey Leung — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:56:09 +0000

A special message from non-profit handicrafts organisation in Gulshan: “Greetings from Folk International. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to inform you that as per tradition, Folk International has started its CHRISTMAS SEASON from 1 Oct 2008. Our Christmas products are already on display, including hand crafted Christmas decorations, table runners, table cloths, cushion cover, Christmas [...]

Good Morning Guesthouse brings disadvantaged youth into the hospitality trade

Mikey Leung — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:50:35 +0000

~story by Mikey Leung~ After visiting similar hospitality projects in Cambodia and China, I’m pleased to share what I believe is the first organisation I know of that explicityly brings disadvantaged youth into Bangladesh’s hospitality trade. The Good Morning Guesthouse is now open in Banani, at Apt B5. Hse 5, Rd 10/A, Block H. Reservations can [...]

Architects fear destruction of Dhaka’s Shakhari Bazaar

Mikey Leung — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:33:16 +0000

~story by Mikey Leung~ Originally aired at Asia Calling on 11 Oct 2008. This week, Hindu people across South Asia celebrated Durga Puja, the biggest celebration of their cultural heritage. But throughout the country, this heritage is actually being actively destroyed or left to decay. One area of the capital is being particularly targeted by developers. [...]

“Shushuk Mela” - Introducing Whales and Dolphins of Bangladesh

Mikey Leung — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:45:17 +0000

~guest post by Elisabeth Farhni Mansur~ Click image for large size preview. We are proud to announce the first-ever ‘Shushuk Mela’, an interactive exhibition ‘introducing the Whales & Dolphins of Bangladesh’ at the Bangladesh Shishu Academy, Dhaka, from 9th to 12th October 2008. It is open to all every day from 9.30 am to 8.30 pm. The exhibition, [...]

Look inside Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban, Bangladesh’s National Assembly building

Mikey Leung — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:18:21 +0000

~story by Mikey Leung~ Tours of Bangladesh’s famous National Assembly building are not too hard to come by, with a few private operators offering to arrange the trip. But for those of you who don’t get the chance.. here’s what some careful digging has discovered: Nathaniel Kahn is Louis Kahn’s son. The famous architect [...]

If you do Old Dhaka only once, go during Durga Puja

Mikey Leung — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:42:50 +0000

The Urban Study Group is at it again: this time they’re hosting a one day walk on 7 Oct, what will hopefully be one of the least busy times during Durga Puja, as its normally thronging with thousands of people. What follows is a calendar of events of what will happen over the festival, which [...]