BISHWA IJTEMA
7 Days Bishwa Ijtema Photography Tour
Capture the soul of devotion, unity, and faith.
Total Duration: 7 Days
Main Topics
- Mass Congregational Prayers
- Pilgrimage Journey
- Portraits of Faith
- River Crossings on the Turag
- Life in the Camps
- Cultural Diversity of Islam
- Spiritual Atmosphere & Sacred Moments
- Crowd Dynamics & Human Patterns
- Ethical & Respectful Storytelling
Day 1: Arrival & Dhaka City Life
Places would be visited
- Kawran Bazar – Busy Workers , Fish & Vegetable market .
- Dhaka Railway Station – People’s Communication , Loading & Unloading .
- Slums near the Train Station – Living conditions , Lifestyle .
- Streets & Busy city life
Day 2: Brick Kilns of Amin Bazar
- Local Brick Kiln
- Making raw Bricks
- Worker’s daily routine , Lunchtime .
- Brick firing & Loading process
Day 3: Coal & Sand Loading Areas
- Coal Port
- Sand Extraction
- Riverbank Scenes
Day 4: Bishwa Ijtema – Main Prayer Day
- Congregational Prayers
- Devotee Activities
- Roadside Prayers
Day 5: Sadarghat & Shipyard Exploration
- Sadarghat River Port
- Shipyard
- Watermelon Transport (Seasonal)
Day 6: Bishwa Ijtema – Departure Day
- Overcrowded Trains
- Farewell Moments
- Farming Life
- Exploring The lighting festival in the afternoon
Day 7: Colorful Fabric Drying & Village Life
- Plastic recycling area
- Leather drying area
- Final shoot & backup footage collection
Additional Details
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!”