The ferry crossing is on the main Dhaka to Sylhet highway about 70 KM north of Dhaka. Nuttals have a UK funded grant to build a new bridge to span the river at this point and it will be approximately 800 meters long. The standard of road safety is very poor with accidents common on the main highways. Local 11kV to 230V AC power distribution. The main source of noise in the urban environment which must get propagated widely accounting for the high noise level in Dhaka.
Cricket is enjoyed by all and is a national sport.
Rice paddy fields as far as the eye can see. The annual floods which occur from July through September maintain the fertility of the soil to a high level. Village near Hobigonj in the North east of the country showing houses made of clay. Bamboo being transported to the local depot.