REGULAR TOUR
7-Day Regular Industrial & Documentary Photography Tour
Organized by PhotoTourBangla | Available All Year Round
Total Duration: 7 Days
Main Topics
- ⚓ Ship Dismantling Area
- 🏭 Brick Kilns
- ⛴️ Coal & Sand Loading
- 📸 Street Photography
- 🏢 Plate Factory
- ♻️ Plastic Recycling
Day 1: Arrival & Urban Documentary
Places would be visited
Morning: Pickup from Dhaka Airport. Transfer to hotel, 2-hour rest.
Start Time: Around 9:30–10:00 AM
Locations: Karwan Bazar Wholesale Market — chaotic beauty, light and shadow plays, workers, vendors, trolleys, and raw life moments. Tejgaon or Bimanbandar Train Station — people in motion, railway culture, trains arriving/departing.
Evening: Briefing and photo review.
Day 2: Bricks of Labor — Brick Kiln Fields
Location: Brick kilns in Narsingdi, Savar, or Aminbazar.
Activity: Documenting the intense environment of brick fields, from clay molding to stacking.
Highlights: Workers’ expressions, earthy color palette, dramatic textures, aerial and close-up shots.
Day 3: Dark Gold — Coal Loading & Unloading Zone
Location: Gabtoli/Narayanganj industrial area.
Activity: Explore the world of coal laborers — dusty environment, strong visuals, human endurance.
Ideal For: Monochrome, portrait, and action photography.
Day 4: Steel & Sweat — Shipyard & Plate Factory
Location: Keraniganj or Postogola.
Shipyard: Massive vessels, repair workers, sparks, welding — gritty and cinematic.
Plate Factory: Workers operating heavy machinery, metal sheets, texture-heavy visuals.
Safety gear required (provided by organizers).
Day 5: Reuse & Resilience — Plastic Recycling & Leather Drying
Morning: Plastic Recycling Area — Sorting, melting, and processing in vibrant chaos.
Afternoon: Hazaribagh or Hemayetpur Leather Drying Area — Skins laid in sun, rich color patterns, workers at various stages.
Focus: Sustainability, labor, and traditional industry.
Day 6: River Life — Sadarghat & Shipyard Documentary
Sadarghat: Ferry terminal chaos, porters, passengers, old city river life.
Shipyard (Second Location): For new angles and different worker sets.
Special Angle: Buriganga boatmen and riverside portraiture.
Day 7: Color Explosion — 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.
Drone-Friendly Location: Stunning patterns from above.
Additional Details
Tour Features:
Open for booking all year round
Fully guided by expert photographers
Drone & DSLR-friendly access
Safe local transport, lunch/snacks, and field permits
Daily photo review sessions and mentorship
Ideal for travel photographers, documentary makers, and culture enthusiasts
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!”