On the Chotolbari

Another trip to Bangladesh (Dec 2008)

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January 5th 2009
Yes, another trip to BD (6th to 23rd December 08). Started from Dhaka and boat to Barisal on the "Sunderban 7" launch, a mighty river boat with people everywhere from the deck to the roof ! In Barisal this time i stayed in the Athena Hotel, cleaner than the Hotel Ali International and only three minutes walk from the latter ! I went to different villages, first to Bolohar and Boliarkathi, small ... read more

Asia » Bangladesh

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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.... ... read more