Bangladesh's Train Riders
In Bangladesh, it's common to see people riding on the roofs of trains. No, it's not some crazy stunt; due to the huge population in the country, an inadequate number of seats on the local trains, and punishing poverty, some people are forced to "borrow" a ride now and then. I'm sure they'll pay it back.GMB Akash is a Bangladeshi photographer whose work captures the culture and experiences of many different kinds of Bangladeshis. One of his photo essays shows these train riders clinging to the rickety, rocketing engines. Some of the riders appear perfectly content -- and some are even able to sleep on the roofs of these moving trains!
Akash is a genius at capturing motion with the lens, and his camera provides a fascinating look at a completely different world. I was amazed by the photos, and I'm sure you will be, too.
Filed under: Arts and Culture, Photos, Bangladesh
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