South from Dhâka by boat - Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, the journey south begins on the water — a slow drift away from chaos, toward the calm of the Bay of Bengal.
BY FERRY TOWARDS THE BAY OF BENGAL
After a few days in Dhaka, escape becomes a quiet dream. With more than sixteen million inhabitants, the city vibrates with movement — crowded streets, endless horns, rivers of people. Leaving it
behind means hours in traffic and even longer on narrow, unpredictable roads. But for those heading south, another route remains open: the river.
At the bustling port, dozens of ferries wait to depart. On the decks, villagers sell fruit, rice, and handmade goods, while traders unpack cheap imports from China. Families settle on the floor of the lower deck, cooking, eating, praying — their lives unfolding between two shores. A few first-class cabins upstairs offer a rare moment of quiet before night falls.
As the ferry glides into the dark, Dhaka fades behind. The air cools, and the wide waters of Bangladesh lead the way toward the distant Bay of Bengal.
