Day 1 – 12 April | Old Dhaka: Market, Movement & Mughal Heritage

The journey begins by documenting everyday life before the festival atmosphere takes over. Karwan Bazar unfolds stories of labour, trade, and organized chaos. At Kamalapur Railway Station, human movement and fleeting emotions dominate the frames. The day concludes at Lalbagh Fort, where Mughal-era architecture stands in quiet contrast to the surrounding modern city.

Day 2 – 13 April | Munshiganj: Chaluk Puja & Lal Kach Festival

This day is dedicated to rare, community-based rituals deeply rooted in agrarian life. Chaluk Puja is performed for protection, harvest blessings, and spiritual well-being. The visually striking Lal Kach (Red Glass) Festival features participants carrying red glass objects, symbolizing the warding off of evil and the welcoming of prosperity before the New Year.

Day 3 – 14 April | Pohela Boishakh & Mangal Shobhajatra

Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, fills the streets with colour and celebration. The iconic Mangal Shobhajatra procession—created as a cultural resistance movement—features masks, animal motifs, and symbolic sculptures crafted by art students. Participants dressed in red and white sing traditional songs, creating a powerful visual expression of Bengali identity.

Day 4 – 15 April | Buriganga River & Shipyard Life

Explore Dhaka’s river-based urban life, documenting boats, ferries, porters, and passengers at Sadarghat. A river crossing leads to shipyards where vessels are built, repaired, and dismantled entirely by hand—an intense story of labour and skill. The day ends at Ahsan Manzil, reflecting Dhaka’s aristocratic past.

Day 5 – 16 April | Aminbazar: Brick Kilns & Raw Industry

Visit traditional brick kilns where clay is moulded, dried, fired, and transported manually. Nearby coal and sand loading areas reveal another layer of physically demanding industrial labour, offering strong documentary narratives shaped by dust, fire, and repetition.

Day 6 – 17 April | Brahmanbaria: Rice Mills & Agrarian Life

Explore traditional rice processing centres where paddy is boiled, dried, and milled using age-old methods. This day focuses on rural work rhythms, family-based labour, and agricultural traditions that continue to sustain communities across Bangladesh.

Day 7 – 18 April | Narayanganj Textile Villages & Urban Chaos

The final day begins in vibrant textile villages, photographing long stretches of dyed fabric drying under open skies. Nearby village life shaped by the garment industry adds depth to the story. The tour concludes at New Market, capturing Dhaka’s traffic chaos—a powerful visual metaphor for the city’s relentless energy.