I took the train from Dhaka to Srimongol last Saturday. I saw these from my window:
My train was called "Parabat Express":
Man walking cows to the field:
Farmers transplanting rice seedlings; harvest in Aghrahayan:
Typical river scene:
Tea garden:
Decorated gate for a village wedding:
Flags supporting world cup soccer:
An Uros party (celebrating the death anniversary of a local saint):
Boats of Bedey people (who live their lives on boats):
Man building a temporary home:
Fishing net being dried in the sun:
Helping get water out of a boat:
Mother and daughter at a train station in the (hot) noonday sun:
Train going the opposite direction:
People on the roof:
Girl on tracks:
Note: this was a First Class seat. A/C Class windows are fixed shut and will not offer these views. Trip was 4.5 hours.
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