Boats of Bangladesh

mahmud · Nov 17th, 2006, 00:32

Bangladesh is a riverine country. More than 250 rivers flowing all over the country. So, it is not wondering that a major portion of the population use boats as transport. Many kind of boats are used here. Passenger boat, cargo boat, sailing boat, engine boat, wooden boat, steel boat & many more.

I took some photos of the boat during my travel to Barisal, Khulna, Mongla, & Sylhet. Please see & comment. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mahmud

cyberhippie · Nov 17th, 2006, 02:01

Thanks Mahmud, those are some nice shots, Hmmm can I fit in a visit to Bangladesh!!!!

machadinha · Nov 17th, 2006, 11:07

Great stuff, Mahmud! Ah Bangladesh... one day for sure (CH let's hook up!

)

mahmud · Nov 17th, 2006, 11:15

You all are most welcome to visit this beautiful country. Please let me know when filazie. I will try to help as much as can.

TimMakins · Nov 17th, 2006, 11:37

Great photos, Mahmud. Brings back many happy memories of my travels in Banlgadesh.

By the way, you should also mention that the picture 'Shuttle Boat' shows one of the famous 'Rocket Steamers' that travel from Dhaka to Khulna. I made a journey on one of these last year - a brilliant trip - only 8 pounds for a first class cabin on the 27 hour journey! I would recommend it to anyone.

Tim in England

machadinha · Nov 17th, 2006, 13:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahmud

You all are most welcome to visit this beautiful country. Please let me know when filazie. I will try to help as much as can.

Mahmud if I ever do, I'll know who to bother about it, that's for sure

Love your love for your country anyway.

fredjican · Nov 17th, 2006, 14:36

Thanks for sharing Mahmud. YOu've got some really nice photos there. I'd definitely have to visit Bangladesh sometime. Will let you know!

chaos76 · Nov 17th, 2006, 14:47

Hello Mahmud,

yeah, some really lovely pics. Makes me want to leave my desk at once and be on the next flight to your wonderful country!

Nick-H · Nov 17th, 2006, 19:48

Nice pics... I always like to see boats

mahmud · Nov 17th, 2006, 23:00

Thanks all for nice comments. I am cherishing a dream to have a meeting om IM member in Dhaka. Hope my dream will come true soon.

seraph · Nov 18th, 2006, 00:40

Mahmud,

Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures. I hope that one day I will be able to visit your beautiful country. Inshallah.

I was wondering about the photos of the people in the Chittagong Hill tracts - who are they?

wonderwomanusa · Nov 18th, 2006, 02:01

Mahmoud, your photos are just wonderful! Thanks so much for showing us your beautiful country, and your family.

mahmud · Nov 18th, 2006, 08:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by seraph

I was wondering about the photos of the people in the Chittagong Hill tracts - who are they?

They are the part of tribal community of Bangladesh (Chakma, Moorong, Mogh, Marma & etc)

capt_mahajan · Nov 18th, 2006, 09:24

Nice pics.

There are some deadly currents in the Karnafuli river. Always got heartburn there!

mahmud · Nov 18th, 2006, 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

There are some deadly currents in the Karnafuli river.

Actualy, I have taken the photos in Kaptai Lake (Not Karnafuli river). The water of the lake is calm & no current.

Other hand, you are 100% correct about Karnafuli river's current.

Nov 17th, 2006, 00:32	#1
mahmud Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 445	Boats of Bangladesh Bangladesh is a riverine country. More than 250 rivers flowing all over the country. So, it is not wondering that a major portion of the population use boats as transport. Many kind of boats are used here. Passenger boat, cargo boat, sailing boat, engine boat, wooden boat, steel boat & many more. I took some photos of the boat during my travel to Barisal, Khulna, Mongla, & Sylhet. Please see & comment. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mahmud

Nov 17th, 2006, 11:07	#3
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 11,153	Great stuff, Mahmud! Ah Bangladesh... one day for sure (CH let's hook up! ) __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Nov 17th, 2006, 11:37	#5
TimMakins Surprised and Delighted by Life Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: On the road... Posts: 964	Great photos, Mahmud. Brings back many happy memories of my travels in Banlgadesh. By the way, you should also mention that the picture 'Shuttle Boat' shows one of the famous 'Rocket Steamers' that travel from Dhaka to Khulna. I made a journey on one of these last year - a brilliant trip - only 8 pounds for a first class cabin on the 27 hour journey! I would recommend it to anyone. Tim in England __________________ Travelling Tim - http://www.mapability.com/blogs/ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." Mark Twain

Nov 17th, 2006, 14:36	#7
fredjican Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Paris, France/ India Posts: 42	Thanks for sharing Mahmud. YOu've got some really nice photos there. I'd definitely have to visit Bangladesh sometime. Will let you know! __________________ http://www.fredcanphotographies.20mn. com

Nov 17th, 2006, 19:48	#9
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,792	Nice pics... I always like to see boats __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Nov 17th, 2006, 02:01	#2
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Thanks Mahmud, those are some nice shots, Hmmm can I fit in a visit to Bangladesh!!!!

Nov 17th, 2006, 11:15	#4
mahmud Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 445	You all are most welcome to visit this beautiful country. Please let me know when filazie. I will try to help as much as can.

Nov 17th, 2006, 14:47	#8
chaos76 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 133	Hello Mahmud, yeah, some really lovely pics. Makes me want to leave my desk at once and be on the next flight to your wonderful country!

Nov 17th, 2006, 23:00	#10
mahmud Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 445	Thanks all for nice comments. I am cherishing a dream to have a meeting om IM member in Dhaka. Hope my dream will come true soon.

Nov 18th, 2006, 00:40	#11
seraph Kadosh, Kadosh, Kadosh Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vaikuntha Dham Posts: 443	Mahmud, Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures. I hope that one day I will be able to visit your beautiful country. Inshallah. I was wondering about the photos of the people in the Chittagong Hill tracts - who are they?

Nov 18th, 2006, 02:01	#12
wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dhaka Posts: 3,568	Mahmoud, your photos are just wonderful! Thanks so much for showing us your beautiful country, and your family.

Nov 18th, 2006, 09:24	#14
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,599	Nice pics. There are some deadly currents in the Karnafuli river. Always got heartburn there!

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