River near my apartment

Dhaka Hospitality

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January 31st 2023
I successfully made it to Dhaka (they pronounce it Taka) and have started to get my bearings. If I can give a first impression of the city and country it would be to comment on their hospitality. I have been fortunate to have quickly met a group of Bangladeshi friends and they have been wonderful. They check up on me more than once a day to see how I am doing, if I need a ride, need directions ... read more

Asia » Bangladesh » Dhaka

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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