Bangladesh came into existence in 1971 when Bengali East Pakistan seceded from its union with West Pakistan. About a third of this extremely poor country floods annually during the monsoon rainy season, hampering economic development....more history
February 20th 2023 Site Visit to GournadiApril 28th 2012 Garis, ferries and launchesJune 23rd 2009 "Last time"s and goodbyes in BarisalJune 12th 2009 The boys of Char Fasson OrphanageJune 4th 2009 Bhola Part 2May 30th 2009 Cyclone Aila hits BarisalMay 19th 2009 Climate refugees from washed-out villagesMay 15th 2009 Seaplane to BholaMarch 13th 2009 My mom can paddle faster than yours--International Women's Day in BarisalFebruary 12th 2009 Do the Nach-Gan: Song and Dance in BangaldeshJanuary 4th 2009 In the fieldDecember 1st 2008 Finding lessons in optimism from tragedy in BangladeshOctober 31st 2008 Penguins and SharksOctober 27th 2008 What is your mother!October 24th 2008 The call to prayer--a postcard from BangladeshJune 27th 2008 Beach Life, Bangladeshi Style