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		<title>Sadarghat Port &#124; Dhaka</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The minute we arrived at Sadarghat Port, we were surrounded by ferrymen who were all eager to row us up and down the river in one of the the many Sampan ferries – the small wooden boats, powered and steered by one person. They wait in a cue to pick up passengers. Watching &#038; documenting the daily life at this very busy port has already fascinated us during our visit in 2012 and we were eager to experience it all over again.

Once we settled the price (roughly 150 Taka per hour – excluding tips), the journey took its course. Rush hour in the Dhaka mean that thousands of people have to cross the busy waters of the Buriganga river. It’s said that this is one of the most dangerous waterways on Earth … and most dangerous for the ferrymen.

These men are really talented and fast with their boats; they navigate them like the cycle Rickshaw drivers maneuver their through the chaotic traffic in the city. It’s hard physical work too with temperatures of up to 40° Celsius (and very often the ferrymen are over 70 years old). Very impressive! It’s not a comfortable ride tough, because you have to sit cross-legged on the wooden boat deck, so cramps are a certain factor if you’re not used to sit in such a position (and of course this was the case for us).

Traffic along the Buriganga river is most common and happening at almost any given hour of the day: big boats and small boats filled with all sorts of different goods make their way up or down the river stream, launches (this is what ferries are called in Bangladesh) come and go, cargo-ships that need a repair job are parked along the waterway…all is normal here at Sadarghat port. As you can imagine with all these boats, several movements of these ferrymen are clearly not for the faint-hearted, but somehow it works out most of the times. Still, every day one or two boats capsize. And sometimes people die.

Sadarghat port is an experience itself and a must for every Bangladesh visitor – the daily chaos with all these boats on the river will stay with you for a long time.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="The Sampans – the small wooden boats, powered and steered by one oar – are a lifeline in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="The Sampans – the small wooden boats, powered and steered by one oar – are a lifeline in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sadarghat-port-busy-dhaka-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The Sampans – the small wooden boats, powered and steered by one oar – are a lifeline in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img class=" " title="A ferryman taking people across the Buriganga River in his wooden boat. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="A ferryman taking people across the Buriganga River in his wooden boat. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/boater-sadarghat-port-buriganga-river-dhaka-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">A ferryman taking people across the Buriganga River in his wooden boat. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="Transporting bricks along the Buriganga river and through Sadarghat port in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="Transporting bricks along the Buriganga river and through Sadarghat port in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dhaka-brick-ship-sadarghat-port-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Transporting bricks along the Buriganga river and through Sadarghat port in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img class=" " title="A launch ready to depart from Sadarghat port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="A launch ready to depart from Sadarghat port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/launch-sadarghat-port-buriganga-river-dhaka-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">A launch ready to depart from Sadarghat port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="Waiting for the launch to depart from Sadarghat port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="Waiting for the launch to depart from Sadarghat port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/waiting-launch-sadarghat-port-dhaka-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Waiting for the launch to depart from Sadarghat port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="The daily chaos at Sadarghat port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Ferrymen have to push for position in the queue to pick up passengers. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="The daily chaos at Sadarghat port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Ferrymen have to push for position in the queue to pick up passengers. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sadarghat-port-porter-dhaka-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The daily chaos at Sadarghat port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Ferrymen have to push for position in the queue to pick up passengers. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="It's busy 24/7 at Sadarghat port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="It's busy 24/7 at Sadarghat port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sadarghat-port-launches-dhaka-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">It&#8217;s busy 24/7 at Sadarghat port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
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		<title>Bangladesh 2012</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bangladesh is a country that usually doesn't cross a travellers path. The country faces a number of major challenges, including poverty, corruption, overpopulation and vulnerability to climate change. Still, Bangladesh is one of the most fascinating places with the most wonderful &#038; welcoming people, rich culture and fantastic photo opportunities. Hopefully we can return again soon!]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="Launches at Sadarghat Port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="Launches at Sadarghat Port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/launch-boat-sadarghat-harbour-dhaka-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Launches at Sadarghat Port in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="Reflections at Kuakata beach. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="Reflections at Kuakata beach. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/children-playing-beach-kuakata-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Reflections at Kuakata beach. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="Harvested rice in Galachipa. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="Harvested rice in Galachipa. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/harvested-rice-galachipa-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Harvested rice in Galachipa. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="Just another normal traffic scene in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="Just another normal traffic scene in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/rikscha-traffic-dhaka-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Just another normal traffic scene in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="Grave diggers taking a rest at the Christian cemetery in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="Grave diggers taking a rest at the Christian cemetery in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sleeping-grave-diggers-christian-cemetary-dhaka-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Grave diggers taking a rest at the Christian cemetery in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="Bus transport in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="Bus transport in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bus-transport-dhaka-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Bus transport in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="A boy working at the leather tanneries in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="A boy working at the leather tanneries in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/child-labour-tannery-dhaka-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">A boy working at the leather tanneries in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="Busy Sadarghat port in Dhaka, Bangladesh.© Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="Busy Sadarghat port in Dhaka, Bangladesh.© Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ferry-launch-sadarghat-harbour-dhaka-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Busy Sadarghat port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="Fishing net production by hand in Kuakata. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="Fishing net production by hand in Kuakata. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/fishing-net-production-by-hand-kuakata-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Fishing net production by hand in Kuakata. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="Men working in the rice fields of Galachipa. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="Men working in the rice fields of Galachipa. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/fworkers-rice-field-galachipa-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Men working in the rice fields of Galachipa. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="A market vendor in Khulna. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="A market vendor in Khulna. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/market-vendor-khulna-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">A market vendor in Khulna. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="Red crab on Kuakata beach. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="Red crab on Kuakata beach. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/red-crab-beach-kuakata-bangladesh-1.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Red crab on Kuakata beach. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="The rocket steamer is approaching in the Sundarbarns Delta. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="The rocket steamer is approaching in the Sundarbarns Delta. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/rocket-steamer-sundarbarns-delta-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The rocket steamer is approaching in the Sundarbarns Delta. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="Getting ready to load a launch in Sadarghat port, Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="Getting ready to load a launch in Sadarghat port, Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sadarghat-harbour-dhaka-bangladesh-1.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Getting ready to load a launch in Sadarghat port, Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="Sleeping in the streets of old Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="Sleeping in the streets of old Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sleeping-man-streets-old-dhaka-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Sleeping in the streets of old Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="Street scene in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="Street scene in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/streets-dhaka-man-with-sheep-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Street scene in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2010px"><img title="Rikscha traffic in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" alt="Rikscha traffic in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier" src="http://www.maierandmaierphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/traffic-rikscha-streets-old-dhaka-bangladesh.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Rikscha traffic in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier &amp; Nisa Maier</p></div>
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