Interesting places in Dhaka:

Amin Mansion		Khaja Dewan 1ST Lane and 2nd Lane
Suhrawardy Udyan (park)		Baitul Mukarram Mosque
Dhaka Central Jail		Sarwardi Uddan
Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban (National Parliament Building of Bangladesh)		Gulshan Residential Area/গুলশান আবাসিক এলাকা।
Dhanmondi Lake		Gopibagh
PARLAMENT BUILDING		Dhaka Sadarghat Terminal
Runway ,Old Tejgaon Airport - VGTJ		Central Shaheed Minar
West Kazipara		Baridhara Residential Area
Dhaka Residential Model School and College (drmc)		Zia Uddan Lake (Crescent Lake)
Nawab Yusuf road		Ahsan Manzil (The Largest Palace in Dhaka, 1859 AD)
T&T Shanty Town (Slum) কড়াইল বস্তি		baidhara lake zisan Sylhet Call 01196020218
South Annex-National Assembly, Bangladesh		Kurmitola Golf Club
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Dhaka (previously Dacca; Bengali: ��� �haka; IPA: ) is the capital of Bangladesh and the Dhaka District. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka and its metropolitan area have a population of 11 million, making it the largest city in Bangladesh and one of the most populous cities in the world.

There is the stunning Parliament Building, designed by Louis Khan, numerous bookshops, and art galleries around the city, Ramna Park, Lal Bagh Fort and museum, Old Dhaka, the Shahid Minar memorial, the Shattarghat port, Ahsan Manjil, the National Museum, Bangabandhu Memorial, the Mukti Juddha Museum, National Poets' Graveyard, Suhrawardy Uddyaa, National Leader Mausoleum, Banga-Bhaban, Shadhinota Stambha, the Arts & Crafts Institute, Curzon Hall, Old High Court and 1857 Memorial, the National Zoo, the Botanical Gardens, Baldha Garden, Sitara Mosque, Baitul Mukarram Mosque, Hindu and Christian churches and temples, New Market, Boshundhara City Mall, countless other bustling bazaars and shops, and many other places to visit.

Ahsan Manjil, the pink palace, has a 2 taka entrance fee and a small exhibition about the history of the palace and a garden. Star Mosque (Sitara Mosque) is a small mosque dating back three hundred years, inlaid with mosaic and tiles. Shisu Mela is the children playground in Shyamoli.

• Mosques around Dhaka: Dhaka has several hundred mosques. Prominent are Baitull Mukarram-National Mosque, the seven Domed Mosque (17th century), Star Mosque (18th century) , Chawkbazar Mosque and Huseni Dalan Mosque.

• Hindu Temples: Dhakeshwari Temple (11th Century), Ramkrishna Mission.

• Churches: Armenian Church (1781 A.D.) St. Mary's Cathedral at Ramna, Church of Bangladesh or former Holy Rosary Church (1677A.D.) at Tejgaon.

• Buddhist Temples:
  • Dhammarajika Bouddha Maha Vihar , Atisa Dipankar Sarak, Kamalapur. Tel: 841-162. email: Mahathero@Dhammarajika.com.
  • International Buddhist Monastery, Merul Badda, Gulshan. Tel: 881-2288. email: pratimbarua@hotmail.com

• The National Memorial: It locates at Savar, 35, km. from Dhaka city. The memorial designed by architect Moinul Hossain is dedicated to the sacred memory of the millions of unknown martyrs of the war of liberation.

• Lalbagh Fort: It was built in 1678 A.D. by Prince Mohammad Azam, son of Mughal emperor Aurangazeb. The fort was the scene of bloody battle during the first war of independence (1857) when 260 sepoys stationed here backed by the people revolted against British forces. Outstanding among the monuments of the Lalbagh are the tomb of Pari Bibi , Lalbagh Mosque, Audience Hall and Hammam of Nawab Shaista Khan now housing a museum.

The capital city Dhaka predominantly was a city of the Mughals. In hundred years of their vigorous rule successive Governors and princely Viceroys who ruled the province, adorned it with many noble monuments in the shape of magnificent places, mosques, tombs, fortifications and 'Katras' often surrounded with beautifully laid out gardens and pavilions. Among these, few have survived the ravages of time, aggressive tropical climate of the land and vandal hands of man.

But the finest specimen of this period is the Aurangabad Fort, commonly known as Lalbagh Fort, which, indeed represents the unfulfilled dream of a Mughal Prince. It occupies the south western part of the old city, overlooking the Buriganga on whose northern bank it stands as a silent sentinel of the old city. Rectangular in plan, it encloses an area of 1082' by 800' and in addition to its graceful lofty gateways on south-east and north-east corners and a subsidiary small unpretentious gateway on north, it also contians within its fortified perimeter a number of splendid monuments, surrounded by attractive garden. These are, a small 3-domed mosque, the mausoleum of Bibi Pari the reputed daughter of Nawab Shaista Khan and the Hammam and Audience Hall of the Governor. The main purpose of this fort, was to provide a defensive enclosure of the palacial edifices of the interior and as such was a type of palace-fortress rather than a seige fort.

• 1857 Memorial: ( Bahadur Shah Park) Built to commemorate the martyrs of the first liberation war (1857-59) against British rule. It was here that the revolting sepoys and their civil compatriots were publicly hanged.

• Bangabandhu Memorial Museum: The residence of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi has been turned into a musuam. It contains rare collection of personal effects and photographs of his lifetime.

• Liberation War Museum: Situated at Segun Bagicha area of the city the museum contains rare photographs of Liberation war and items used by the freedom fighters during the period.

• Ahsan Manzil Museum: On the bank of the river Buriganga in Dhaka the pink majestic Ahsan Manzil has been renovated and turned into a museum recently. It is an example of the nations rich cultural heritage. It was the home of the Nawab of Dhaka and a silent spectator to many events. The renovated Ahsan Manzil is a monument of immense historical beauty. It has 31 rooms with a huge dome atop which can be seen from miles around. It now has 23 galleries displaying portraits, furniture and household articles and utensils used by the Nawab.

• Curzon Hall: Beautiful architectural building named after Lord Curzon. It now houses the Science Faculty of Dhaka University.

• Old High Court Building: Originally built as the residence of the British Governor, it illustrates a happy blend of European and Mughal architecture.

• Dhaka Zoo: Popularly known as Mirpur Zoo. Colorful and attractive collections of different local and foreign species of animals and birds including the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger are available here.

• National Museum: Located at the central point of the city, the museum contains a large number of interesting collections including sculptures and paintings of the Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim periods.

• Botanical Garden: Built on an area of 205 acres of land at Mirpur and adjacent to Dhaka Zoo. One can have a look at the zoo and the botanical garden in one trip.

• National Park: Situated at Rejendrapur, 40 km. north of Dhaka city , this is a vast (1,600 acres) national recreational forest with facilities for picnic and rowing etc.

• Central Shahid Minar: Symbol of Bengali nationalism. This monument was built to commemorate the martyrs of the historic Language movement of 1952. Hundreds and thousands of people with floral wreaths and bouquet gather on 21 February every year to pay respect in a solemn atmosphere. Celebrations begin at zero hour of midnight.

• National Poet's Graveyard: Revolutionary poet Kazi Nazrul Islam died on the 29 August 1976 and was buried here. The graveyard is adjacent to the Dhaka University Mosque.

• Suhrawardy Uddyan (Garden): A Popular Park. The oath of independence of Bangladesh was taken here and Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheik Mujibur Rahman gave clarion call for independence on this occasion on the 7th March 1971. The place is famous for its lush verdure and gentle breezes. Eternal Flame to enliven the memory of the martyrs of our Liberation war has been blown here recently.

• Mausoleum of National Leaders: Located at the southwestern corner of Suhrawardy Uddyan, it is the eternal resting place of great national leaders, Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Haque, Hossain Shahid Suhrawardy and Khaja Nazimuddin.

• Banga Bhaban: The official residence of the President, located in the city. One can have an outside view of this grand palace.

• Baldha Garden: Unique creation of the late Narendra Narayan Roy, the landlord of Baldha. Year of establishment was 1904. Located in Wari area of Dhaka city, the garden with its rich collection of indigenous and exotic plants is one of the most exciting attraction for naturalists and tourists.

• Ramna Green: A vast stretch of green garden surrounded by a serpentine lake near the Sheraton Hotel.

• Parliament House: Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (Parliament House) located at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar has distinctive architectural features. Designed by the famous architect Louis I. Kahn, it may be called an architectural wonder of this region.

• Science Museum: The museum is a modern learning center related to the latest scientific discoveries. It is situated at Agargaon.

• Institute of Arts and Crafts: Situated in the picturesque surroundings of Shahbagh the Institute of Arts and Crafts has a representative collection of folk-art and paintings by artists of Bangladesh.

• Sonargaon: About 29 km. from Dhaka. Sonargaon is one of the oldest capitals of Bangal. A Folk Arts and Crafts Museum has been established here.

Other attractions in and around Dhaka include the Institute of Arts and Crafts with its representative collection of folk art and paintings, handicraft shops. Aparajeya Bangla monument, picnic spots at Chandra and Salna, industrial estates of Tongi, Narayanganj, Demara, Tejgaon, cruising by country boat in the nearby river or a visit to a village to see jute cultivation, weaving and pottery making. Last but not the least travel by a horse driven cart or rickshaw along busy Dhaka streets is a rewarding experience.

About 27 km. from Dhaka, Sonargaon is one of the oldest capitals of Bengal. It was the seat of Deva Dynasty until the 13th century. From then onward till the advent of the Mughals, Sonargaon was subsidiary capital of the Sultanate of Bengal. Among the ancient monuments still intact are the Tomb of Sultan Ghiasuddin (1399-1409 A. D), the shrines of Panjpirs and Shah Abdul Alia and a beautiful mosque in Goaldi villaae.

• Picnic Spots: There are good picnic spots in the area around Savar and Mirzapur. Other beauty spots connected by road with Dhaka include Joydevpur, Sripur, Madhupur, Rajendrapur National Park, Chandra and Salna, all of which have rest-houses that can be used by tourists on request to the Forest Department.

Bangaldesh Parjatan Corporation owns two picnic spots with Bunglows at Chandra and Salna which can also be hired by tourists.

• Mosque of Baba Adam: Of a slightly later date the elegant 6-domed mosque (43'x36') of Baba Adam in Rampal near Dhaka was erected by one Malik Kafur during the reign of the last llyas Shahi Sultan, Jalauddin Fateh Shah in 1483 A.D. It displays the same characterstic features of the period such as the faceted octagonal turrets at 4 corners, the curved cornice, the facade and 3 mihrabs relieved richly with beautiful terracotta floral and hanging patterns.

• Star Mosque: A very beautiful mosque of the city is situated at Mahuttuly on Abul Khairat Rd; just west of Armanitola Govt. High School. Architecturally faultless (Mughal style) is a five-dome mosque with hundreds of big and small twinkling stars as surface decorations. The stars have been created by setting pieces of chinaware on white cement. Seen from the front and from far it looks as if shining above the surface of the earth. The inside of it is even more beautiful that the outside, lovely mosaic floor and excellent tiles with many floral patterns set on the walls, are all in complete harmony. The sitara Masjid was built originally with three domes in early 18th century by Mirza Ghulam Pir, a highly respectable Zamindar of Dhaka. Frequently used in calendars. Entrance: through a lane named after the mosque

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এই শহরের বুকে ক্ষত জমে আছে
Made by NiH
কিছু দেখি কিছু দেখতে পাই না, এই সময়ের বুকে ক্ষত জমে আছে। আসুন ভাইসবেরা, আসুন, অতনু নামের আজীব চিড়ীয়ারে দেইখা যান :) সে তার বউ-পেটানো দুলাভাইয়ের ভাত আর খায় না... সে আজ নিজের দিলু রোডের বাসাতেই থাকে, বইনেরে গায়ের জোরে আর মুখের জোরে বাঁচায় আইনে সে আজ গর্বিত... গর্বিত আর বড়ই একাকী, কিন্তু আপনের মত অসহায় না :) রাস্তা চলছে রাস্তার ছেলে, হাতে ধরা আছে দুমড়ানো বাটি, কুকুরের মতো পায়ে পায়ে চলে, ঘ্যন ঘ্যনে সুরে একই কথা বলে, ছেলেটার বুকে ক্ষত জমে আছে। মুখে হাসি মাখে রাত যত বাড়ে, ভালোবাসা বেঁচে ঘরে ফিরে চলে। শরীরের ভাঁজে ক্ষত জমে আছে। - ক্ষত , মৌসুমী ভৌমিক। আইয়্যেন আমার খোমা খানা বড় কইরা দেখেন :)...and sssshhh Listen Selfi, SOOC, Photo Credit: Rafaat Hossain Strobist: Nikon Sb 600 at slave mode, dialed down to 1/32th of it's full power. Nikon D90 on commander mode. Nikon 85mm f/1.8 AF-D


Wooden Dreams
Made by NiH
Salehin is an employee of an wood carving shop at Rahmatganj, Keraniganj, a small neighborhood in the outskirts of Old Dhaka. Born and brought up in the dark,murky waters of the Buriganga river that surrounds the broken shades he calls 'home', Salehin has grown up to be quite the fighter. Working on a natively-developed, crude 'wood carving' machine he earns a trivial sum of money, but his many brothers and sisters bring the same amount home at the end of the day. Isolated, their earning might seem illogically proportional to the nature of their job and the risk associated with it, but its the only job they got. When everyone from the family contributes , this 'small' amount does account for a weeks expenditure at the very least. That's satisfaction enough for Salehin and bros, a tummy half-full of edible stuff to digest through the night is better than nothing at all. Sure there are sharp wooden-chips flying all around him in a dangerously close, never ending vortex, but even through all that debris, Salehin had the time to look up when I was pressing my finger on the shutter release button. His expression is a mixture of snobbishness and anger. Uptown boys don't venture here 'Viceroy' ! Scoot along before you hurt yourself PS: If it was possible to marry a 50mm prime, I'd tie the knot right now. That's how much in love I'm with my new Nikon 50mm :) Need I say more. Larger Version Recommended.


Monday Masquerade
Made by NiH
Babubazar bridge, Monday. The evening is descending in the old quarters of Dhaka with the aging darkness that it befriended since the dawn of time. Working people of the city are returning to their domiciles on the other side of the river Buriganga, everyone's in a hurry, they are trying to leave behind whatever misdeed they've done in the last 10 hours. The massive swarm of people includes day laborers, street vendors and maid servants. All of a sudden I see this face emerging from under one streetlamp to the other, an unnamed angst and sadness gripping her face. She is crying. Perhaps it's because her employer had tried to take advantage of her in the morning, perhaps her lover died recently, perhaps she just discovered that there's an unborn inside her with no one to take responsibilities, perhaps a nail penetrated her feet on the way to the bridge's approach road...who knows. I don't want to at least, I've my own problems to masquerade behind. I like this photograph, I don't know why...this might not hold any real value to someone who is just seeing this in some other part of the planet in his/her perfect little online world..but I was there, and she was terrifyingly tactile. You know what, nothing as it seems, only


!... Song of The Flower ...! [EXPLORED]
Made by (_.•*`*•.ChobiWaLa.•*`*•._)
Song of The Flower I am a kind word uttered and repeated By the voice of Nature; I am a star fallen from the Blue tent upon the green carpet. I am the daughter of the elements With whom Winter conceived; To whom Spring gave birth; I was Reared in the lap of Summer and I Slept in the bed of Autumn. At dawn I unite with the breeze To announce the coming of light; At eventide I join the birds In bidding the light farewell. The plains are decorated with My beautiful colors, and the air Is scented with my fragrance. As I embrace Slumber the eyes of Night watch over me, and as I Awaken I stare at the sun, which is The only eye of the day. I drink dew for wine, and hearken to The voices of the birds, and dance To the rhythmic swaying of the grass. I am the lover's gift; I am the wedding wreath; I am the memory of a moment of happiness; I am the last gift of the living to the dead; I am a part of joy and a part of sorrow. But I look up high to see only the light, And never look down to see my shadow. This is wisdom which man must learn. ~ Khalil Gibran ----------------------------------------------- EXPLORED on Aug 07, 2009 # 360 Thank You Everybody for Your Nice Comments & Inspirations! -----------------------------------------------


Vermilion Rhapsody
Made by NiH
Gita Debi is an aging resident of Shkhari Bazaar. I bumped into her the other day while on a photowalk with our and my old, NRB friend from NYC, . The first thought that came into my mind when I saw her straddling through the crowd was This women must've been quite the beauty in her youth..so I went ahead and asked her what her age was. Seventy Two- She replied musing at my gaping reaction. Gita Debi is a mother of one, her daughter was married off to a pineapple farmer in Elliotganj. Her own husband is a paraplegic who lost control of his legs in a road accident. It was Kali Mohotshob that day in the magical stretch of road we call Shakhari Bazar, and she was struggling to keep the offerings to Mother Kali in harmony. They are not happy...nobody is. We just act like we are. Colorful Clothes help, for an occasion or two. As the evening descends , so does yet another day in paradise.. EARTH. That is where religion and offerings are brought into context. If things don't work out as planned, you'll always have the BIG GUY IN HEAVEN to blame. G.O.D rocks ! * Looks above for smiting lightning. Taken with the Nikon D90 + Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF-D


Brick By Brick (We Build Our Walls)
Made by ZeRo`SKiLL
It always takes a lot more effort to build something than to destroy it. Everything around us is so fragile, so uncertain, so weak. We don't know what will arrive us the next second. We still hope. We still dream. We learn to find a balance between optimism, pessimism and absolute reality. Sometimes we try to strike the point where we can live every single day like the last day of our lives, while also having a conviction that a new sun will rise at the wake of tomorrow. We learn to live, breath by breath, with each heartbeat. We learn to hope and look into the future with every step we take. With every fall we learn to make a stronger rise. With every failure we learn to fight for success with a new spirit. In every flap of the wings of a bird we find optimism. In every breeze we find peace. We all build our walls. Our walls of hopes, plans and dreams. Walls of success and achievement. Walls of promise and commitment. We build our walls, brick by brick, brick by brick ... because we believe.


'..abar dekha jodi holo, saukha, praner majhe aay..' ~Calendula - Epic Love~ [explored]
Made by sajan164
EXPLORED #212 '..majhe holo sara-sari, gelem k kohai--- abar dekha jodi holo, saukha, praner majhe aay..' Rabindranath Tagore Love Story: Smritimala and Raktim were class mates at their tender and become friends like other ten students as that was the age when every one becomes friend. Then Raktim went for studying MBBS and Smritimala for Ph D and lost contacts for long 7-8 years. After completing their studies they returned home (Tejpur, Assam) just one and half years before and fell in love to each other at their full bloom youths on their first sight still hesitated to express but flickr made it easy and finally they are formally engaged now. So I am dedicating this picture to Smritimala () and Raktim (dr_raktim) on the occasion of their engagement ceremony. Congratulations, my blessings with you. Flickr friends, pls bless them Location: Ramna Park, Dhaka-Bangladesh NO GRAPHICS AND INVITATION PLEASE


Cost of freedom............ (Martyred Intellectuals Monument, Rayerbazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
Made by Ideas_R_Bulletproof
some people gave everything to secure freedom for others........ freedom always comes at a cost........ and always carries different meanings to different people....... a homeless man spends early morning hours at the base of Martyred Intellectuals Monument at Rayerbazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh; 20 June 2009 The Martyred Intellectuals Monument at Rayerbazar, Dhaka was constructed in remembrance of the supreme sacrifices of the intellectuals made on the altars of freedom. Just two days before liberation, on 14th December 1971 the country's top intellectuals were rounded-up and shot with their hands tied behind and their eyes covered. Rayerbazar in Dhaka was one of those many sites where the intellectuals' cold bodies were left to rot. The eerie pictures from those days remind us of the broken walls giving company to the martyrs' wintry graves. The monument tries to replicate those walls and to bring the souls of the country's best sons to life.


buiLt fOr thE kiLLED!
Made by Tanzil Tafheem f/0
Gear: Sony Cyber-shot w55 Jumping spiders are generally recognized by their eye pattern. They typically have eight eyes arranged in two or three rows. The front, and most distinctive row is enlarged and forward facing to enable stereoscopic vision. The jumping spider can therefore jump 20 to 60 or even 75-80 times the length of their body. Jumping spiders are generally diurnal, active hunters. Some jumping spiders may bite to protect themselves if disturbed. However, jumping spiders usually escape and hide, and will only bite if provoked and cornered. While the bite of a larger jumping spider can be painful, only a few species produce any other effects. Almost all spiders (except hackled orb-weavers) have venom, but the venom of most spiders is no worse than the venom of a bee. (wikipedia.org) DEDiCatED tO rOYENa aPu... (NO POSt PrOCESSiNG, JuSt a LiL'bit CrOPPED ;-)


'..ahonkaker tookro gulo matir buke ful hoye futeche..' ~returned to earth~ [explored]
Made by sajan164
EXPLORED #264 bristi hote cheye megher kachhe ashray chailam , megh bolle , 'bristi cheo na , ekta shishir phonta hoye tolmol karo .' jyotsna hote cheye chander kachhe ashroy chailam chand bolle , 'jyotsna hote cheo na , ekta jonaki hoye jwaljwal karo .' nakskhatra hote cheye akasher kachhe ashroy chailam akash bolle , 'noksatra hote cheo na , ekta mukto hoye jhalmol karo .' asimer proti prem chhilo amar gopon ahonkar . megh pheralo chand pheralo akash pheralo amar gopon ahonkar bhenge tookro tookro hoye chhoriye porlo matir booke . swapner berajal chhinre , cheye dekhi - ahonkarer tookro goolo matir booke phool hoye phootechhe. (-'swapno theke phera ' --subrota dey / /hazar bachhorer mohila kobita boi theke ) Dedicated to my friend who supplied this beautiful poetry Location: Marigold blooming at Ramna Park, Dhaka-Bangladesh NO GRAPHICS PLEASE.


fuler haashite vore uthuk tomader notun bosor ~cosmos smiles for 2011~ [explored]
Made by sajan164
EXPLORED #108 My friend Amit () written a poetry on this first day of the year that appears below: Tukro Chhobi ********************** Akash vore jachhilo probol bidyut-e Ojhor dhara bhijiye dichchhilo amar Pa, hat, pet, buk, th(n)ot, chokh, chul. Pritibeeta bhenge jachchhilo tukro hoye - Ekta onoheen duhswopner mato. Jhapsa akash ar rastar prantosiimay Ekta birat dhoosor canvas jure vese uthlo Prothom sombhabonar cinho. Bairer ar vitorer jole vese jaoya Amar chokher neecher theke Tomar angul Soriye dilo lepte thaka koyekta chul. Aste kore bolle - chalo. Tar porer koyekta muhurtoke mapar jonyo Roilo amader bakii jeebon. Amra tokhon haschhilam. **************** Amitabha Chakrabarti Januyary 01, 2011 So I dedicate this picture to him. Location: Ramna Park, Dhaka-Bangladesh NO GRAPHIC COMMENTS, LOGOS OR INVITATIONS PLEASE


মহাকালের খেয়াল (Mohakaler Kheyal)
Made by Tanzil Tafheem f/0
মহাকাশে মহাকাল ওত পেতে দেখে ওই যে শেষ কয়েক টুকরো আলো্, সূর্য্য-মেঘের খুনসুটি, গোধূলী- আরো একটা দিন যাচ্ছে চলে... আরো একটা দিন এগিয়ে, মহাপ্রলয়ের টানে; একটু একটু ভয় আমার বুকে, আমার প্রাণে... তবু দিন শেষে আমি কারো বাবা, কারো স্বামী। ঘরে অপেক্ষায় আমার ওরা, আর প্রাণে অন্তরজামি। -তানজিল তাফহীম


When You're Gone
Made by Tanzil Tafheem f/0
I maintain a blog about LIFE SIZE MACRO here I always needed time on my own I never thought I'd need you there when I cry And the days feel like years when I'm alone And the bed where you lie is made up on your side When you walk away I count the steps that you take Do you see how much I need you right now When you're gone The pieces of my heart are missing you When you're gone The face I came to know is missing too When you're gone The words I need to hear to always get me through the day and make it ok I miss you (Avril Lavigne - When You're Gone lyrics)


'..tumi robe nirobe hridoye momo..' ~happy birthday week to Doly and Hamim~
Made by sajan164
To join the great celebration of Birthday Week in Hamim’s family (11-17 July) I am dedicating these two lovely flowers to Doly Bhabi and and two cute buds, one for their daughter Parisha and another for son Meem. And all the drops of love are the blessings from God. Konok Chapa or Ramdhan Champa (Ochna obtusata) flowers Bangla title courtesy: Rabindranath Tagore If you have few minutes pls listen the song tumi robe nirobe Location: Ramna Park, Dhaka-Bangladesh NO GRAPHICS COMMENT, LOGO OR INVITATIONS PLEASE


Breathing the Bass
Made by NiH
Christian Diener on the Electronic Bass, part of the Haffner Trio Jazz Ensemble. The bassist has a delicate way of handling and holding his mammoth instrument that is congruent to his public persona. Almost like a love lost on a glass of brine-whiskey that you hold onto with your dear life, smelling it's mushy, wooden acoustics with every sip...and he even plays it like a champ! Taken during the Jazz Evening by Haffner Trio-organized by the Goethe Institut and German Cultural Center in Dhaka Bangladesh on 14th March, 2010. Find more photographs of the event .


who's running the country?? [Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Dhaka, Bangladesh]
Made by Ideas_R_Bulletproof
its been some 17 years since Bangladeshis embraced democracy and vowed to protect it with their own lives....... its now difficult to say whether those lessons are still ingrained in the hearts of the millions......... the country is now struggling to recover from the political chaos left by the immature democratic quarrels among the main political rivals....... we can only hope for better days when the National Parliament Building is used for the better reasons........... Taken at Dhaka, Bangladesh Taken with Nikkor AF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED DX on Nikon D50


Coloring the street
Made by .::Sajid Photography::.
21st February - International Mother Language Day It's to remember a day back in 1952. People of Bangladesh (East Pakistan) fought for the mother language and some of them died that day. We just wanted our language to be the official language of the country. We proudly remember this day each year. This photo is taken near Shahid Minar.


'..kotodin tumi ar ami eshey ei-khane boshiachi..' Happy Holidays and 2011 ~sun rise~ [explored]
Made by sajan164
EXPLORED #162 Season’s Greetings and happy new year to all my flickr friends, wish the new year will bring luck to you and your loved ones Bangla title courtesy: Jibanananda Das Location: Ramna Lake, Dhaka-Bangladesh If you have few minutes, enjoy the bansuri/flute by Prasad Bhandarkar on Dhun - Folk Tune NO GRAPHICS COMMENTS, LOGO OR INVITATIONS PLEASE


Dragonfly II (12,000+ views!)
Made by Russell John
Dragonflies typically eat mosquitoes and other small insects like flies, bees, and butterflies. They are therefore valued as predators, since they help control populations of harmful insects. Dragonflies are usually found around lakes, ponds, streams and wetlands because their larvae, known as nymphs, are aquatic. Adult dragonflies do not bite or sting humans, though nymphs are capable of delivering a painful (though otherwise harmless) bite. Added to the pool as my best of 2007.


~" Flower & Bee "~ [EXPLORED]
Made by (_.•*`*•.ChobiWaLa.•*`*•._)
___ I was too much bored in office today and I walked onto the roof for fresh air. To my surprise I found a bee was humming and roaming flower to flower. This scene dunno how made me feel so refresh and I couldn't resist me getting my D40 and captured it this way. ----------------------------------------------- EXPLORED on Jul 29, 2009 # 160 Thank You Everybody for Your Nice Comments & Inspirations! -----------------------------------------------