Exploring The World, One Place At A Time
It’s truly surreal to think that this place was once a part of India, and that my grandmother hails from here. Throughout my childhood, I would hear captivating stories about Bangladesh from her, yet I couldn’t help but notice the lack of information about the country in my school’s history and geography lessons. They barely touched upon significant aspects, only mentioning events like the Chittagong Armoury Raid and briefly describing the Padma and Brahmaputra Rivers.
Despite the limited exposure, I found myself strangely fascinated by Bangladesh. Fortunately, a friend of mine relocated to Dhaka for work, which allowed me to learn more about this neighboring country and its rich culture. Eventually, my curiosity led me to plan a visit to Bangladesh. With the help of my aunt, I reached out to a distant cousin of my grandmother, who shared fascinating tales about her birthplace and how much it has evolved over the years – and it literally felt like going back to the roots. Here’s a little bit about my journeys across Bangladesh – discovering the beauty that lingers here.
For a long time, Bangladesh had held a special place on my travel bucket list, all thanks to my grandmother who hailed from this land and would regale me with stories from her childhood. I had painted countless pictures of this country in my mind …
Having been born and raised in a Bengali middle-class family, the name Bangladesh evoked a profound sense of connection within me. It carried with it the untold stories of my grandmother’s childhood and whispered secrets confined to a crumbled piece of paper. Once intertwined with …
‘Ilish’ (Hilsa) isn’t just a fish, rather it’s an emotion for Bongs living across the globe. When Sir Radcliff drew the line of partition between the two Bengals, he also divided the river – with India having Ganga & Padma flowing through Bangladesh. I guess …