Posted in March 2014

Street Kids School

Street Kids School

Around the corner from my office and apartment, there is an amazing program for street kids that can’t afford to go to school, or have any other means for education. Started by an expat dentist, Dhaka Street School is a program that operates four times a week from 12-2, on the sidewalk in Gulshan. There … Continue reading

Southern Bangladesh, Take Two

Southern Bangladesh, Take Two

  I’ve spent lots of time on the road the past few weeks, and last week I made my second trip to the southern city of Khulna and Barisal. We made a second trip on the over night boat launch and sea plane. It was a long four days, with travel by every method imaginable: … Continue reading

Cruising on the Padma River

Much to the dismay of my friends and family back in MI, Spring is here in Bangladesh! What that means here is nice sunny 80 degree days, with low humidity, which lasts for about two weeks before the temps rise above 100 with crazy humidity again. Eager to make the most of the pleasant spring … Continue reading