MODE OF TRANSPORTATION IN BANGLADESH

RICKSHAW- A common mode of transportation either to the commoners nor the mid class society..

CNG - I would say.. very strong mode of transportation. It carries 6 to seven passengers at a time and maneuvered well by the skilled  driver even through the small lanes in the gram(villages) where the lanes are sometimes full of pot holes especially after the rainy seasons.

DOUBLE DECKER BUSES- Never thought that I would see that in Dhaka. I guess the influence of how many years being under British administration (when Bangladesh was still under India) But I would rather use the CNG because I feel safer rather than boarding the buses. Fatal accidents are common in Bangladesh, however it is prone to single deck buses as the drivers are speeding beyond the limits permitted along the 2-lane road. Police will be standing besides the road holding a stick or long rattan and will only wave to indiscipline riders whenever there is an accident is about to occur. To make matters worst, everyone seems ignoring the traffic lights. No matter red lights, yellow or green.. it is as though the lights are always green... nobody bothers... it scares the hell out of me...

BUDBUDHI- Simple transportation created by innovative Bangladesh people. Combination of tractors engine and manually built in body, painted with colourful motives. A very attractive transport I would say because it could be carrying loads like cows in half front of the carrier and the rear will be filled up with commuters. This is also a good transport for the village folks to go out for marketing as it costs them minimally.

TRAIN - It's in their blood.. I guess, to ride the train.. especially during the Eid. See how they even use the roof to sit so that they can go back to their hometown. What do you expect when a country as small as Bangladesh is swarmed by at least 180 million people (and growing)!!

LORRIES - Nicely painted and gigantic.. They are the Kings on the road. With so many things to transport not only within the country, in fact to India. From food to garments to medicine.. all whizzing in and out of the country.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Bangladesh

SHIPS - I haven't had the chance to try this.. something the locals call Lounge. Normally found in Barisal Distrct. Heard about fatal accidents that involved this kind of transportation especially during Eid where the unscrupulous operators will simply load in more passengers than it should.

                   

What a choice of transportation for such a small country..See you again in my next writing

Bogra

 Rickshaw men in front of Bogra Court

Tea stall in front of Bogra Court

Your life is your choice... I have to agree with that.. Whatever choice you have made, try to make the best out of it and ENJOY it... that's what I can say with these people. From my own perspective, it is such a hard work to paddle around the busy town of Bogra. Furthermore, with the never ending traffic of cars, lorries, motorcycles, rickshaws, budbudhi (a type of transportation well known in the country) as well as CNG (actually it is  like a 'tut tut' in Thailand or Auto in India- since it is using CNG gas to operate the engine, so people call it as CNG compared to some other countries where NGV is more widely used).

Back to the 'hardwork'.. I realized that those people who work as rickshaw paddlers are so contented and happy to 'sail their ship' against the stormy ride of Bogra traffic... In fact they showed their lighter side(while waiting for customers) by asking me to snap their photos while enjoying their tea brake. Besides that, people in the tea stall are also happily sipping their tea with no stress and enjoying each others company despite having to operate from a small stall in the compound of the Bogra court.

At the end of the day, you are the one who needs to decide either to be stressed or making the best out of what you have and slowly progress from there. That is what I really learnt from these people. Though for us, they are living such a hard life, yet for them.. they are facing it bravely and even still have the time to entertain us. That shows how thankful they are for having a job rather than begging and they are proud to actually do their job, day in day out... Kudos Bhai....

Treasured Moment

Jauh perjalanan luas pemandangan... kata-kata yang biasa diluahkan oleh datuk nenek kita dahulu sememangnya benar belaka. Tiada yang lebih penting dari belajar daripada pengalaman dan pengalaman pula adalah hasil dari perjalanan yang kita lakukan. Apa yang penting.. bukakan minda untuk melihat atau mengambil yang terbaik dan yang buruk dijadikan sempadan. Sesungguhnya bumi Allah ini tiada penghujungnya bagi insan yang mahu belajar... Ikuti pengalaman saya menelusuri bumi Benggoli ini yang mengajar saya erti kemanusiaan yang mendalam dan mengikis pandangan yang prejudis dan pesimis yang tertanam di minda sebelum ini. Sesungguhnya Allah maha adil lagi maha mengetahui...

Mesmerizing water, beautiful and serene surroundings are what you can expect when you travel to the small villages in Bangladesh. I never thought that I would have the opportunity to really travel there and learn a bit of their cultures. I was preoccupied with the thought that the country is the poorest and undeveloped.. but to my astonishment.. they have more to offer which are definitely beyond my expectations. They appreciate and welcome visitors in their own special ways and manners that will overwhelm you....

Itna ghalat femi hu me.. sirf me nehi lagta...kiu ki.. hum lokh hamesha news dekha.. jo news hamesha bolta, Bangladesh itna gharib desh.. Lekin.. 20 din Bangladesh ka andar giya me.. or kaha kaha visit kiya.. me realized hogiya... ye itna sundar desh or itna achi lokh udhar hei... Mashaallah.. Iseliya.. lokh bolta.. ziada hum gumengga.. to ziada chiz sikayega.. sahi bhola...

Maiden Post.. Pehli Bar.. Protom Post

Hi and Salam from me,

This the first time I try to write a blog or would I say create a blog.. I have always dream to have a blog but no time(typical huh.. or would rather say lazy and reluctant to try the new technology).

However after giving some thoughts (almost dried my brain liquid..thinking of creating it or not) and also after some persuasions from my colleagues, I just gave it a try.. and.. here it is.

My hope is that I would be able to share  my thoughts, experience and insights on everything that concerns of our lives and what is more is that get to know others that might also have same interests with me by respecting each other as a human being in this world...

So guys.. yeeh pehli bar he meri liye.. toh.. naraz nehi agar jobhi bhi me idher lika..yeh meri pasan hei.. agar tum lokh achi nehi laga.. bohut bohut sorry.. pehle sei maaf mangge ga me (I am not from India but too much of hindi films.. this is what I managed to get.. lol.. thanks to all the Khans especially..

Bhai jaan.. kemon achen.. ami notun lokh.. aj .. amar protom post.. bhalo or kharap.. ami jane na.. Bhalo toh..alhamdulillah.. Kharap toh.. sorry ha bhai..Shiktesi... Donnobad..( Still learning.. and it seems harder than the previous language)