EXCLUSIVE TOUR
EXCLUSIVE 7-DAY PHOTO & DOCUMENTARY TOUR - March 2026
-- Organized by PhotoTourBangla
Total Duration: 7 Days
Main Topics
- ⚓ Ship Dismantling Area
- 🏭 Brick Kilns
- ⛴️ Coal & Sand Loading
- 📸 Street Photography
- 🏢 Plate Factory
- ♻️ Plastic Recycling
Day 1: Urban Pulse — Karwan Bazar & Train Station
Places would be visited
Morning: Explore the chaotic yet photogenic Karwan Bazar wholesale market. Capture vendors, vegetables, fish stalls, human interactions, and dramatic morning light cutting through the chaos.
Afternoon: Move to the nearby Tejgaon/Bimanbandar Train Station to shoot train movements, platform life, laborers, and vibrant emotions of people in transit.
Evening: Short photo review session and group feedback.
Day 2: Bricks of Time — Brick Kilns Exploration
Full Day: Visit brick kilns on the outskirts of Dhaka (Aminbazar/Narsingdi area). Focus on workers, heat, textures, and the rhythm of traditional brick-making.
Special Shot: Dusty environment with backlit workers carrying bricks.
Evening: Return to Dhaka, group dinner and storytelling exchange.
Day 3: Raw Industry — Coal Loading & Unloading Area
Location: Gabtoli or Narayanganj industrial belt.
Objective: Document coal workers, black textures, intense labor, and human endurance in monochrome tones.
Evening: Relax and prepare for the overnight train journey to Bogura.
Day 4: Adrenaline in Bogura — Bike Race & Game of Death
Early Morning: Arrive in Bogura, transfer to local fairgrounds or race area.
Activities: Bike and Car Show/Race — capture thrilling stunts, tire smoke, crowd reactions.
Game of Death (মৃত্যুকূপ) fast-moving motorcycles inside wooden wells.
Evening: Street documentary in Bogura city. Overnight stay.
Day 5: Nature & Culture — Red Chillies & Sariakandi River Life
Morning: Travel to Sariakandi.
Activities: Red Chilli Drying Fields — aerial shots of vibrant red patterns.
Buffalo Bathing in River Jamuna — scenic visuals with farmers.
Village Life by the Riverside — portraits, fishing, children, and boats.
2:00 PM: Begin return journey to Dhaka by microbus.
Night: Light rest or optional edit session.
Day 6: Nautical Grit — Sadarghat & Shipyard Documentary
Location: Dhaka’s Sadarghat and nearby shipyards (Keraniganj).
Activities: Life on the Buriganga River, boatmen, ferries, and chaotic harbor visuals.
Shipyard laborers repairing massive vessels — rust textures, welding sparks, oil stains.
Evening: Final group review of selected shots.
Day 7: Colors in Motion — Fabric Drying Fields
Location: Narayanganj or Savar.
Activities: Capture lines of colorful fabrics drying in wind.
Workers handling dyed clothes in rivers and fields — perfect for drone shots.
Evening/Night: Optional departure for home or overnight stay for next morning return.
Additional Details
Tour Features:
Guided by expert photographers & locals
Drone and DSLR-friendly locations
Daily photo reviews & feedback
Safe transport, accommodation, and local meals
Limited slots for an intimate experience
Meals:
Breakfast: Served fresh at your hotel every morning.
Lunch: Carefully selected local restaurants close to the day’s shooting location.
Accommodation Details:
1. Hotel Standards: Participants will stay in 3 to 4-star hotels, offering a comfortable and relaxing experience.
2. Room Sharing: Each room will feature a double bed, and two participants will share a room.
3. Amenities: The hotels will include all essential amenities such as:
*Air conditioning.
*Attached bathrooms with hot water.
*Wi-Fi connectivity.
*Daily housekeeping.
*24/7 room service (where available)
Transportation:
1. Daily Transport: A private mini microbus (Toyota HiAce) will be available throughout the day.
The vehicle will pick up participants from the hotel every morning and take them to each
planned location.
The same vehicle will bring the group back to the hotel in the evening.
2. Additional Local Transport: Depending on the shooting location, we will also use rickshaws, CNGs, and boats for
shortdistance travel or for reaching areas where larger vehicles cannot access.
3. Inter-City Travel: For traveling to locations outside Dhaka, such as Brahmanbaria and Jamalpur, we will use
local
buses or trains to give participants an authentic and immersive experience of Bangladeshi
transportation.
Food Arrangements in the Car:
- Packaged biscuits, chocolates (for snacks during travel).
- Cheap chocolates (for handing out to children in poor areas).
- Bottled water, fruit juice, nuts & local snacks.
Daily Schedule:
I will arrive at the hotel by 9:00 AM to pick up the group, and we will depart for our
designated locations by car.
We will aim to finish the day’s photography sessions by sunset (approximately 5:30 PM) and
return to the hotel shortly after.
Note:
For distant locations, we may need to depart earlier than 9:00 AM to ensure enough time for
photography and travel.
(This schedule is designed to make the most of the natural light and provide ample time for
capturing stunning images at each location.)
Drone Rental Service:
For participants interested in aerial photography, we are offering drone rental services for an additional fee.
Full-Day Rental: A drone equipped with three fully charged batteries will be available for your
use throughout the day.
Flexibility: You are free to fly the drone as per your creative needs, capturing unique aerial
perspectives of Bangladesh’s landscapes and vibrant life.
Rental Cost: The daily rental fee for the drone is 3,500৳, which will be added to your tour
cost upon request.
Payment Method:
* At the end of each day, upon returning to the hotel, the agreed-upon amount for that day
should be paid directly to me.
* Payments should be made on the same day as per our agreement
Extend Your Journey!
Optional 2-5 day extensions are available to explore even more of Bangladesh’s charm.
This tour will be an unforgettable experience, blending culture, humanity, and creativity. Let’s
uncover the stories of Bangladesh—one frame at a time!
Thank you for considering this unforgettable photography journey
Curated By:
Istiyak Ahamed Srabon
“It will be my honor to guide you through the vibrant streets, serene countryside, and
authentic charm of Bangladesh. Together, let’s capture the soul of this incredible country, one frame at
a time. I look forward to sharing this creative adventure with you!”