The Boats Of Meghna
Boats are an important means of transportation in Bangladesh, a floodplain veined by hundreds of rivers, its tributaries and distributaries. The country is virtually all river delta. Traditional boats or the so-called “country boats” are still popular and they provide practical and low-cost convenient transport in its extensive inland waterways. A huge variety of types are pervasive throughout the country. Wood is the most common material used for construction. The design has not changed much throughout generations except maybe for a few types with motorized conversion.
Rivers and boats are central to traditional Bengali culture and they have fascinated generations of Bengali artists and poets. During a trip to Bangladesh in July 2009, I was lucky to have seen the beauty of these indigenous boats in Meghna River. I was able to capture a lot of wonderful photos, some of which I am sharing here…
A contrast between old and new boats
Travelling along the Meghna river by boat
A floating market in Meghna river
The top shot is an amazing image – looks like a page in a travel book!
Thanks for dropping by Kala:)
Love your photos! Posts about and photos of Bangladesh are rare. Usually see typhoon aftermath pix in CNN. This is a refreshing peek at Bangladeshi life.
Thanks for dropping by AJ:) These are some of the photos i have left of Bangladesh. I have accidentally erased almost all of them. So now i have to go back there and take the damn photos again:)
This is a great blog! Although I have never been to Bangladesh, I have to say that I just feel bound to this culture. I have lived on a boat for about 5 years. This is one of those lifestyles that really brings zen to your life. Great Site!
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