Climate
Posted on 01. Sep, 2009 by Mikey Leung in 1. General Information, Podcast
If you come from a temperate climate you might be surprised to discover that despite the fact peak temperature varies between 20°C and 40°C, Bangladeshis recognise no fewer than six seasons over their landscape. Mostly these can be grouped into three smaller seasons.
Highlights of the Bangladeshi Photographers Cyclone Sidr exhibition
Posted on 01. Feb, 2008 by Mikey Leung in Events, Photography
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The Bangladeshi Photographers group recently completed a Cyclone Sidr fundraising exhibition, which presented a mix of amateur and professional photography at the Russian Cultural Centre last week. The exhibition has now moved to another venue (details below) but for those who may not able to make [...]
Cyclone Sidr Photography Exhibition Fundraiser until Jan. 31
Posted on 29. Jan, 2008 by Mikey Leung in Events
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The Bangladeshi Photographers group is holding a Cyclone Sidr fundraising exhibition until January 31 at the Russian Cultural Centre in Dhanmondi.
What is most impressive about this event is not only quality of the images but by the collaboration of the photographers involved. We’ll be watching this [...]
Relief Tourism in the Sundarbans — the ethics of DIY relief work
Posted on 20. Jan, 2008 by Mikey Leung in Responsible Travel
(Jan 20 – DHAKA) What do you do when a devastating cyclone strikes the area that you’re about to visit?
If your name is Michael Mangano, you raise funds from your friends and family and bring money for the relief goods with your own two hands. That’s exactly what the Boston graduate student did in [...]
Guide Tours appeals for help for victims of Cyclone Sidr
Posted on 25. Nov, 2007 by Mikey Leung in Sundarbans
republished from an e-mail message from Guide Tours
Dear Friends,
Greetings from The Guide Tours Ltd. We hope you and your families are well.
Reports and pictures from the devastating effects of cyclone Sidr have certainly reached your homes. Caring words from all over the world are reaching us with concerns and requests to extend a helping hand.
Natural [...]
