Where dread meets charm…

Dhaka is one of the most densely populated and also one of the poorest cities of the world which is an enormously noisy and chaotic place, bubbling with energy. The dark stinky Buriganga river and the garbage dump everywhere may overwhelm the visitors at first sight but Dhaka's charm starts to show itself when you go into the back of one of its myriad colorful cycle rickshaws and see the various gaudy local dresses, clothes, walls and shops. Dhaka has a spiritual side as well. The architecture of Hindu temples and Muslim mosques and their thriving arts are something you will always remember. Dhaka is not without social challenges. There is an extreme contrast in social classes in this city. ...View all