In Bangladesh, the country with the highest population density as well as the highest rate of corruption, the daily struggle to survive is fought everywhere, including the streets. Nowhere do people drive as recklessly as here. Survival of the fearless drivers. Kinda like driving on one of those bumper car rides at county fairs. If you need space, you ram your way through. The police only come to accidents if there's a fatality. The biggest bottleneck is the historic old town of Dhaka. Historical Dhaka is a universe all its own. A world of bazaars: jewelers, sweets, tailors, fruits, and vegetables. The warehouses are located at the port and the hotspot for deliveries is at the port. Near the Buriganga River, which, unfortunately, is rather smelly i.e. a stinking cesspool. Picking up the goods: via Nawabpur Road. By Bus or by Rickshaw. The traffic in Dhaka is just everyday madness and mayhem. Our documentary accompanies a rickshaw, a bus, and a truck along with the respective drives on their daily dangerous drives through the streets and what it's like to survive in chaos. Available excl. GST*, Greater China, Poland, Benelux A Reminder: Fans and friends of the Most Dangerous Ways to School Series have been asking for a long time how they can donate to help children directly in Nepal. With the help of longtime local activist and friend of our company manager @sambhavanepal - we set up the GoFundMe campaign. Here it is: gofund.me/fa0070fc #freedocumentary
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I am Bangladeshi and live in Dhaka myself. I feel proud to be here because hardship makes you determine to develop your country. And Bangladeshi car drivers are the best in the world, without a doubt.
@@ReighKnight Massive respect to you Omaer. I wish you nothing but love peace and happiness in life. I felt very humbled watching that but also really amazed by the incredible people who all seemed to have a smile and didnt moan about things. I hope the road/traffic system gets better soon so all can benefit. Sending my thoughts, love and peace to all there...D.
@@pauljohn3230 Because most of the traffic light is broken for many many years. And when the illiterate bus drivers don't bother to follow the traffic light, because there is no one to monitor them, thing get messy really quickly. Do you really think you can drive a car without having a dent on the body of the car on these roads when you have to dodge rickshaw, buses, other cars and lorries every millisecond ? Imagine the pressure on the drivers who are learning to drive in such roads.
As a foreigner who lived in Bangladesh for a little over 8 years, I can certainly say that this documentary is absolutely on point. The roads are exactly like this and the amount of money they're talking about are quite realistic. We wouldn't normally care about a dollar or two but these guys work for hours for that amount of money. Oh, and for you guys wondering why there are people standing back like a chorus, the reason being is the cameraman is probably white. Whenever "White" people do anything in Dhaka, the locals just stand and watch as they very rarely see white people.
we Bangladeshis know how life difficult in here. Corruption suffer us most. Every sector is corrupted. But we work hard & hope for a better future. Thanks for this documentary. 🇧🇩🇧🇩
Qazi Rasel, We too are slaves to the absolute corruption of our political leaders here in the USA. We have no healthcare, our "social security" (retirement) program is a cruel joke and endless uncontrolled gun violence is Everywhere. The people have no voice but try to live.
Hasina is the biggest vote robber in the world. He has killed democracy. He became the Prime Minister for the third time using the police. No one from his opposition party is allowed to vote. .
After all day of such intense hardwork the man doesn't even get a roof on top to have a peaceful sleep and yet he looks much more optimistic about life than anyone of us. In situations like these, we must really be grateful for what we are blessed with. We have not done anything extraordinary to get a privileged life. The only difference being we are born in better families than them. Be thankful and stay humble.
Where we are born makes some difference too!? It seems that people busy working constantly, just for enough to feed themselves and their families, don't have time to sit around feeling sorry for themselves. I agree we can all take a lesson and be thankful for the clothes we wear and the food we eat and the sun that shines on us everyday! Count your blessings, each and every one, because somewhere there is a brother or a sister that is lacking, what we so thoughtlessly have.
@@snowcrash512 Well at least he chose not to. He is trying to make the best of what he has, just to feed his family. A lot of times people having much more than what he has, choose to give up.
Jesus Christ! Life is really tough in Bangladesh. I don’t know if I could handle this life. I’m from north Brazil, we have lots of problems, but watching this documentary makes me realize how blessed I am. Now I can say I’m grateful for the good life I have. I wish this people had a better future, especially the children. Total respect for the hard workers of Bangladesh.
The development of townships and a significant growth in population came as the city was proclaimed the capital of Bengal under Mughal rule in 1608. During Mughal rule the areas currently under Dhaka district was famous for its textile products - especially the Muslin. Mughal subahdar Islam Khan was the first administrator of the city. Khan named the town "Jahangir Nagar" (City of Jahangir) in honour of the Mughal emperor Jahangir, although this name was dropped soon after Jahangir's death. The main expansion of the city took place under Mughal general Shaista Khan. The city then measured 19 by 13 kilometres (11.8 by 8.1 mi), with a population of nearly a million people. The city passed to the control of the British East India Company in 1757 after the Battle of Plassey and eventually to the Crown, British Empire, in 1765 at the Battle of Buxar. The city's population shrank dramatically during this period as the prominence of Kolkata rose, but substantive development and modernisation eventually followed. A modern civic water supply system was introduced in 1874 and electricity supply launched in 1878. The Dhaka Cantonment was established near the city, serving as a base for British and Indian soldiers.
Heartbreaking to see how some people have to struggle so much just for basic needs, while others complain about not having certain luxuries. Watching documentaries to get a sense of what's going on in the world is something I've done more during this pandemic.
Watching documentaries like this can be good for perspective, but what I hoped more people would realize during this pandemic is that we have been on a terribly unsustainable road as a species due to our socio-economic system that affects everybody in the world. What I hoped people would realize (those who have the time to; as sadly, people like in this documentary are just trying to survive) is that we need to change our socio-economic system so we can end oppression and let people actually LIVE, not just fight for survival every day. We keep playing an unhealthy economic game as a society and then keep wondering why there is still poverty, war, disease and environmental destruction. It's the economy. We need to move beyond money, politics and war. It would truly help everyone in the world meet their basic needs and not be working slaves to a system that cares not for individuals, and only for profit. We can do better than capitalism. Let's not just feel sorry for people who happen to be born into harsh conditions, let's build a better system together wherever we are and know that we have right on our side and a healthier world to look forward to if we can actually make this necessary change.
@@Zero-ev3xk Unless...utopia. It's all about human nature. Value is relative and it isn't fixed. If people really wanted, we could all have access to everything. However, that's only in theory. In practice, human nature doesn't allow that.
This is why it’s important to travel the world and acknowledge other cultures out of your comfort zone. It will ultimately make you appreciate life and treat others with respect ✊ they deserve.
@@natasyajames6928 My comment wasn’t intended to take a dig at people who aren’t fortunate enough to travel. Im sorry if it came across that way. I would say it’s primarily aimed at privileged people like myself. Having said that, I would consider travelling the world via RUclips and therefore acknowledging other cultures is a step in the right direction.😊 I should have been more clearer. Thanks for pointing that out. 👍
I was interviewed in this video (which I only just found by accident) 12 or more years ago, but I have been visiting for 23 years, despite the traffic. A little known, very friendly country, hard-working and comparatively safe country with beautiful countryside, especially in the Hills in the southeast near the Burmese border, and in the hilly northwest, where most UK Bangladeshis come from (Sylhet region). Try it, even if you only stop over for one evening in Dhaka, on the way to Nepal for example. I love this documentary and the surprise at finding it.
@DatDamMexican 😒😒😒 We are launching our first metro at the end of this year. Also the economy has been growing 7-8% every year. We are a developing country already and..... Yea the population increased a bit😶😶 That's true
So u were the Taxi passenger...got u 👍 and thnx for ur appreciation ... I am belonging to kolkata and being a Bengali I just salute their hardwork and ur honest review ..thnx again🙏
Hello everyone! I am from Dhaka and I have been living here since 1984. I’ve been driving here in the city for more than 15 years or so. Yes, it's very tough to drive around. "If you can drive in Dhaka the capital of Bangladesh, you can drive anywhere in the world". I drive daily, and I love it. It's a daily challenge for each of us who drive here. A regular 25km ride may take 2 to 3 hours, depending on what time of the day you travel. Hence most of us are used to it by now, and start our journey early, by estimating how long it may take to travel.
@@dineshKumar-bc7uj Problem is that 20 years down the road you hit demographic decline. I do agree but what politician would try to enforce such a policy. Didn't Sanjay Gandhi tried to control population growth and I don't think it could be enforced unless you have the control the CCP has and the sheer brutality in which the policy was enforced.
@@dineshKumar-bc7ujwho then will suffer when people are forced to only have 1 child? By what manner of savage inhumanity do you presume is such a policy is enforced?
I have visited Bangladesh twice and believe me when i say that the country side of Bangladesh is actually the opposite of the major cities. Its so peaceful and green.. the air is super fresh.. kinda wanted to build a home and stay there.
they have been "developing" for eons. at what point does one think "wtf is going on? these countries have been developing since my grandparents were kids"
@@DanRustle What the hell you will understand whose culture is to get divorce 55 times in a life and to have 30 kids from the teenage and ultimately staying with a dog at 80s. Better Chill your life and Don't scratch your head too much into serious problems.
The young driver looked so graceful and humble, with his hard earned money I heard him saying to his uncle to tell his siblings to work and study hard.Such was his heart, in spite of all his struggles in the city of Dhaka,he never forgot his family ,hope good time will come for him to live a decent life.
I can't help but think of all the fatherless children in my country, America--compared to the humble man who sends money home to support his wife and children, while he sleeps on his rickshaw at night.
"Sometimes they beat us... But If you give them 10 cents, then they let you drive on." I have much respect for this young man and wish him the best. 🙏🙏
Well, well, well... the streets of Dhaka are a gentle reminder that a major part of the South Asian population really rip their bodies for two square meals a day. The struggle to survive has only increased over the years. The Indian Subcontinent is indeed a story of blood, sweat and tears. Stand solidly with the fighters of survival, whether in Dhaka or anywhere else. True champions of life.
@@funbegins2371 When Rome was a village Philippines literacy rate was 78%....Using the ancient system of writing called the baybayin, the pre-colonial Filipinos educated themselves very well, so much so that when the Spanish finally arrived, they were shocked to find out that the Filipinos possessed a literacy rate higher than that of Madrid!.....However, the high literacy rate also proved to be a double-edged sword for the Filipinos once the Spanish arrived. Eager to evangelize and subjugate our ancestors, the missionaries exploited the baybayin for their own ends, learning and using it to translate their various works. Consequently, the pre-colonial Filipinos became more easily susceptible to foreign influence.....You’d think that the Spanish would have had a harder time colonizing the country. Sadly, the Spanish cleverly exploited the regionalist tendencies of the pre-colonial Filipinos. This divide-and-conquer strategy would be the major reason why the Spanish successfully controlled the country for more than 300 years....you’d think that the Spanish would have had a harder time colonizing the country. Sadly, the Spanish cleverly exploited the regionalist tendencies of the pre-colonial Filipinos. This divide-and-conquer strategy would be the major reason why the Spanish successfully controlled the country for more than 300 years....The Laguna copperplate inscription (Tagalog: Kasulatang tansong natagpuan sa Laguna) is an official document, more precisely an acquittance, inscribed in the Shaka year 822 (Gregorian A.D. 900). It is the earliest known calendar-dated document used within the Philippine Islands(wikipedia;quora;philmagazine)
Ir al Liceo colgando en una puerta apoyado en un pie y agarrado con una mano esperando que el bus pare para poder descansar un poco... jaja...esos son recuerdos. Ahora se quejan de puras tonteres
As an American citizen these documentaries made me realize things could always be worse and appreciate what you have. Could have been born into one of these situations.
True, but it should also be a reminder that if we don't push for improvement and hold people in power responsible that things can get worse as well. Being thankful is fine, but also do feel free to criticize and work toward change.
I’m currently living in the USA am 16 and was born in Bangladesh moved here in 2009 and lemme start with saying this is one of the best RUclips channels no one post this type of content I would love to see more documentaries about Bangladesh and country’s like this and the country has so many bright people but it’s not developed enough I pray for people and there futures I pray there life get better and easier
Welcome to our country, hope you are enjoying life here. As an American, I couldn't live in a place like that. I've been to several large cities here and I'm always glad to come back to my home in a small midwestern community. I'm just one of those people who needs their space...Dhaka would drive me insane inside 5 minutes. Just going to the grocery store or Walmart is too much for me, haha. When I go on vacation I go backpacking, or canoe camping up in Minnesota in a wilderness area up there. I can't stand cities or places where there are a lot of people.....drives me nuts, haha.
I'm glad you're here. I believe people from Bangladesh and other countries are hard workers and that the USA benefits from people of diverse and sometimes harsh backgrounds/pasts. It makes us stronger to gain strong people through immigration.
1:50 This is a real man.. carrying his son and holding his wife's hand in the crowd and sharing carrying things with her doing all this at the same time.. a respectable man
I'm from Dhaka, Bangladesh. I used to live at 10 minutes walking distance from the aforementioned 'Gulistan' . At first i was a bit perplexed watching this and wrote it off as hyper dramatization of otherwise a normal life. But suddenly it hit me, none of this was ever normal. Somehow i had embraced this chaos. It has gotten significantly better since this documentary but we still have a long way to go. Call me crazy but i miss the chaos now that there is less of it. Thanks for sharing this video and making me realize that just cause somethings happen often doesnt mean it should happen.
@@lookoutleo arguably the better part of Dhaka. Nothing i say will do justice to the Bangladeshi people as i understand my birth privilege alienated me from the average Bengali. I still ride my cycle from time to time on cleaner streets and the chaos shown in the video, though recent seems like a distant past. But maybe thats just me
@@abhishekdhibar9641 yes, all of the corruption, pollution, ignorance of the general people can accumulate to "garbage". But its my belief that if we put our minds to steady work change will occur. Not because of some radical political leader but through meritocracy and policies. Bangladesh is relatively a new country. But as newer generations come into the job sector with rejuvenated patriotism, i would say the future isnt that bleak. And even if it is bleak, i would rather be the unfortunate soul fighting a lost cause than the fool who calls countrys garbage
I have few friends from Bangladesh who studied Medical Tech here in Manila, Philippines. They always told me that once they finished their studies, they've promise to help their country.
lol manila needs tonnes of help, they should help the street kids thier.. this is the problem , 3rd world countries trying to help other 3rd world countries instead of helping thier own first!
From Egypt to you all the love, my brothers in Bangladesh, may God protect you and give you strength over this difficult life and salute to the man who earns money through
@idontcare9111yes this is old video from 2009, based on one street called nawabpur road in old Dhaka.western media jus using this to humiliate or disgrace Bangladesh. Now Bangladesh of 2023 is completely different world than this, with 24 Mega projects on the way, these modern Mega projects didn’t exist back in 2009, it was only an dream.
This video is from 2009, now in 2023 is completely different Bangladesh, with huge Mega projects inaugurated for not only reducing traffic but introducing modern traffic systems around Bangladesh for excellent communication
I was always saying that I hate to drive in Manhattan, New York, because the traffic lights in every block, but after watching this, I'll take Manhattan traffic with a big smile on my face....
Airconditioned vehicles are already a luxury here. I really love your every documentary since it gives me an idea about every place in the world without even visiting them. I am always humbled every time I watch your documentaries.
i work in jakarta, i remember 20-30 years ago jakarta was in similar condition. but now, jakarta changes into a better city. yes the traffic is still a nightmare and motorcycles are everywhere, but the road condition, city landscapes, and public transportation are a lot better. i always pray for dhaka for a better living. hope dhaka evolves to a beautiful city soon.
Its far if you compare it with Jakarta even 20-30 years back!! In fact, 20-30 years back Jakarta were not over populated, so for sure I wasn't even close to this condition as you portrayed!! Yes today the traffic in Jakarta is high but the road system is still very very neat! Especially in the main town
This is old video from 2010 now Dhaka of 2022 is much modern & clean 🧽 plentiful of new infrastructure like many new flyovers, bridges 🌉 over passes, ring roads, U-Turns, expressways, soon metro will open, Dhaka expressway under-construction 48 km (30 miles) in length run from north city 🌃 to south city 🌃 it’ll reduce much traffic. Huge Third New Terminal building under-construction area 230,000 sq m while outdated 1st & 2nd Terminal building combined area is only 100,000 sq m. New city 🌃 is under -construction near Dhaka, it’s called Purbachal New Town when it’s completed it’ll be one of the most modern city 🌃 in the world 🌍 we have 64 Districts in the country, each district headquarter there’s ongoing new infrastructures. So real Bangladesh 🇧🇩 lies outside Dhaka. This video u watching is an area in old Dhaka which called Nawabpur Road which is the most crowded road & very little infrastructure in whole Bangladesh 🇧🇩
I am from Tajikistan l like Bangladesh I will travel to Bangladesh one day if time give me a chance I really visit Bangladesh history's place. God bless Bangladesh people.
🙏🏻🇦🇷💙🇧🇩🙏🏻Queridos hermanos de Bangladesh: sus sonrisas claras y buenos corazones llegan a nosotros a través del tiempo y el espacio. ¡¡¡ Dios los bendiga !!! 🙏🏼 ¡¡¡ Un gran abrazo desde Argentina !!! 🙏🏻🇦🇷💙🇧🇩🙏🏻
Mate, I lived in Bangladesh for 8 years. Trust me, there are no lanes on the roads. There were a few somewhat visible signs on the highway but that was it. I'm not sure about the current situation but by the looks of it, nothing has changed. And, would you really want to drive a Tesla in a traffic like that? Everyday you'd get dozens of damages to the car. Oh and, not to mention the %300-400 car import taxes.
Bangladesh has many problems of its own but still people are happy to be a Bangladeshi. Look how happily the rickshawala singing, look how people smiling even at a chaos. Bangladeshi people have big heart and their hospitality amazing. If you want to visit their house they will find out their time for you, will cook different dishes, and obviously always put a smile on their face.
true bro when he rested on his rickshaw and going to sleep he said Allah and tears came to my eyes may Alllah easy his dificulty life and all others who are going this hardship amiin
Fortunately or unfortunately,i have to cross this place 6 days a week. I think this documentary was recorded almost 15 years ago. Now there are flyovers and metro-rails.But the situation is still similar or worse than before. Hello World,i am a sufferer of Dhaka City Traffic Problems.
I'm very proud to live in Detroit Michigan. Within the area of Detroit I live in there is a very small city called Hammtramack. Within Hammtramack there is a community the people who live there call Little Bangladesh. Every single person I know that lives there that I have met are amazing, instant friends, upstanding citizens. I can only say good about the Bangladesh people. Much love and respect.
I love Bangladesh, Dhaka and especially Old Dhaka. I have visited this wonderful Country twice and I have enjoyed my holidays there more than anyway else I have visited. The Bangladeshis are the most friendly and happy people I have met and I have made a lot of good friends. I was due to return this November but COVID stopped that.
Despite all the accomplishments that Bangladesh has made in recent years, it seems that It still has a long way to go...! However, the hard work of people of Bangladesh someday will bring glory to its nation. Best Wishes guyz!
Mostly it’s Chinese products in the shops here in overseas but from nearly a decade I saw Bangladeshi products in shop here in overseas .At the moment I am wearing t shirt which I bought in overseas but made in Bangladesh.
A tale of two brothers - one gets to go to school, the other gets to pedal all day and sleep on his bike. I'm a cyclist myself, so I have absolutely no idea how they can pedal all day those ancient single-speed bikes, loaded with people or goods no less. My knees hurt just thinking about it.
Many stories of our older generations are like this. Someone had to give it all in hopes of one day a member of their family will get educated and make things better for their family. That's why we still have strong family ties where everyone is looking after eachother
I consider myself low middle class here in NY, seeing the struggles in this documentary, really make me apreciate the little things i have. I feel like a millionaire compare to them. 😥
Quelli che disprezzano chi sta peggio di loro sono proprio quelli che li sfruttano e li fanno impoverire, nel sud del mio paese è successo questo quando è stato occupato dal nord e l'hanno chiamata "unificazione del Regno", dopo aver fatto stragi indicibili. Ancora adesso negano di averli massacrati e derubati e sputano su chi prima era più ricco ed istruito di loro. I nazisti hanno imparato da loro....
@@latafairam huge change, but the population of Dhaka is huge and most of the people are don't care traffic Rules and systems(MOST OF THE DRIVER ALSO)I think Government also responsible for this.
@@introvertabir4922 nothing changed,lol..their avarage earning is still pretty much same.. pollution is still worse.. way more traffic.. Unprofessional traffic police officials is obviously govt. Fault unplanned buildings is failure for government.. people have their fault that's why there is law..if law is not enforced correctly it's govt. Fault
Millions of people started off like him, young age rented or bought a rickshaw and continued as a rickshaw driver until they reached old age. It's about education and wanting to change one's life. Rickshaw drivers are very low in confidence and optimism!
Fairly accurate documentary. I was born in Dhaka in 1949. Growing up in the 1950s and 1960s was not at all unpleasant as Dhaka had a population of only about half a million. In those days Nawabpur Road was the downtown of Dhaka. I went to see a lot of movies at the Gulistan movie theater (the pistachio ice cream they served in the lobby remains the best of its kind I’ve ever tasted). I left in 1975 to pursue higher education in the West and have gone back to Dhaka periodically, most recently in 2015. Yes, crossing the street was a challenge, but I was puzzled as to why I wasn’t witnessing more accidents - in fact, the only untoward incident I witnessed was when one bully of a police officer let the air out of a rickshaw’s tires because the rickshaw puller had allegedly upset him. As for the future, with the consequences of climate change already visible in Bangladesh, one cannot be too hopeful, but then that will also be true of the entire planet. May the Almighty have mercy on us.
It's well. Accept my heartfelt wishes from Nigeria. We ourselves are just a stone thrown from Bangladesh. Your country has considerably improved massively since from independence. In our own, we lack hope, but just being optimistic. Warm regards to all BD citizens.
Thank you 🆓 Documentary crew for the upload. Watching these documentaries always gives me hope to continue pressing on. I'm always encouraged by the optimism of those "downtrodden", struggling to make a living, yet always hopeful for a brighter day and future. Much love from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪👏🎉🎉.
This is my childhood and young hood city. In 40's and 50's hardly a few people and vehicles found in the streets. 60's and 70's used to be tolerable traffic.....But then traffic jam started picking up fast and during 90's became intolerable when all activities started getting stand still. By that time my son from Canada got us in Canada to start the life of 40's comfort once again.....However, I still miss my Dhaka city where I lived for 60 long years.
After watching this video, I will never complain about my life again.. Wow, this is really humbling and shows that we got it good here in developed countries. I was born in Egypt and it's basically the same over there.
Watching this documentary makes me feel sad for those hard work people especially the young boy. May god bless him and help him get a better job and those people who works very hard every day long hours and get very little money to support their family. After seeing this documentary, it makes me feel so blessed to live in the USA. I hope your government will help make your country a better place to live and fix the corruption systems. I feel so bad for so many people struggling for their lives. May god bless the Bangladesh people. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love the people in Dhaka. See how they struggle, keeping their mood up, I like the singing Rickshawdriver. Look how nice they paint their vehicles! A tough life with way too much traffic. Nasty to see how people beat that busdriver up, everybody gets stressed with roadsituation. Still I would love to visit Dhaka and also the whole country. Blessings 🙏❤
I am watching this from dhaka....everyday we wake up and travel by those local buses stuffed with people with no place to stand.....this is our daily life.....for outside viewers it must be a surprise....but we are used to this....because we all have to work to feed our family...despite these dangers...
bro i am not against any religion but you have to admit most of it is due to islam , people are still blindly believing on a text written 1000 years ago without any scientific base and reproducing blindly .
Tears in my eyes watching the dude paddle of the hill and the laughter amongst the others waving. Not because I feel sorry for them, it is because I realize happiness is free.
This documentary is at is 11years old. Now Dhaka, Bangladesh has metro 🚇, dozens of flyovers, elevated expressways, rapid bus transport, lots of plans in place. Still lots needs doing but better late than never!
@saitama takeowond I have rechecked and Google has confirmed they are slightly ahead of us per Gdp capita 4200-3500....but internet we are ahead of them and education literacy .....but below poverty line stands Bangladesh at 24% and Kenya at 36%
@saitama takeowond you are correct no other countries in the world need to work like Africa.. Africa should pay attention now our else it will be very very late...love from India
I believe you..some African countries have more gender equality and better life standards than these emerging south East Asian countries ...gdp and manufacturing capabilities don't always equate to a better life for people . Life is grim and hectic for most of the people here.. poverty is high af.
I don’t know how professional and Olympic bicycle teams are assembled, but in all seriousness whoever organizes those teams/events should go to South Asia and scout out these rickshaw drivers for talent. I bet that with the right training and nutrition, they’d be amazing
I think the documentary was filmed 10 or 12 years ago. The Billboards and vehicles are shown in the documentary are quite old. But truly speaking, the condition is still the same.
If you think your job is hard, watch this video, and realize how lucky you are. Appreciate what you have, and don't focus on what you don't have. God bless all.
Yes brother. You are right. it's very hard to survive in Dhaka which is the capital of our country and also people have no choice to work in other districts. This the reason behind many workers & students left this country every year.
I am a Bangladeshi. I see their everyday struggle. People never pay any extra and bargain with them just to pay a little less and the same people, when they go to a fancy restaurant, pay good tip to the waiter for no reason 🙄
This documentary takes us on a heart-pounding journey through the chaotic streets of Dhaka, revealing the resilience and resourcefulness of the people living in this densely populated city. It's a gripping portrayal of everyday life in the face of seemingly uncontrollable chaos. Thank you for sharing this eye-opening perspective.
@@rick459xp2 Smiling can be deceiving. I often see surveys that have, say Finland, or some other northern European country, as the world's happiest, but I can assure you that people in northern Europe smile much less than even southern Europeans. People can be reserved yet happy.
@@dewayneblue1834some smile but no joy. others dnt smile much but have joy. others smile and with joy at the same time. some dont smile and dnt have joy also
Used to hate Sunday evenings coz of Monday morning is coming and a week ahead to work. But now coz of you guys, loving Sunday eves. Love from Sri Lanka. 🇱🇰 ❤️
The rickshaws they drive have some beautiful patterns and designs within them. I notice it a lot with Bangladeshi and Indian culture, you see many beautiful designs , textiles and patterns. Even in not well off areas ,the art is still beautiful
I know there is lots traffic problems, lots noise, everything is unorganised, but its my city. Still we are helping people, still we feeding the people who don't have food, still we have the humanity. I really love my city Dhaka, I love Bangladesh
12:35- "people would lynch them" 100% facts. I've seen this first hand on more than one occasion while growing up in Dhaka. And the messed up thing is they'd lynch the driver even if its not his fault. Mob mentality is so messed up.
@@michaelgrier4913 it's hard to disagree with you, my knee jerk reaction was to say no to your assertion, but having grown up there. Yea, it's the culture and the society itself that's the issue. Education only goes so far.
LIfe is tough In Bangladesh, respect for those hard working people. That boy sleeping in his bike had me in tears for an hour, and made me stop whining about life.
@@ottopotatum5775 War happened 50 years ago, & this video is 12 years old. Also, now current government working hard to develop roads & infrastructure, 12 years ago this wasn’t the same!
Thank you for visiting Bangladesh & showing the world a glimpse of original Bangladesh ❤ Next time do visit the other cities of our country. In Sha Allah you'll be more surprised to see the development of Bangladesh. May Allah bless you and your family. Much love from Bangladesh ❤❤❤🇧🇩 [ Showrab - 05/01/2023 ]
I am thinking about the cameraman! it must have been a hell of an experience to get those shots. Amazing documentary. I would say the very good representation of the city and life.
Another beauty by the team of Free Documentary in Bangladesh roads , absolutely scariest way of travelling by any means of transportation there. Simply loved every moment Nice documentary and thanks for a action thriller .
In Bangladesh, the country with the highest population density as well as the highest rate of corruption, the daily struggle to survive is fought everywhere, including the streets. Nowhere do people drive as recklessly as here. Survival of the fearless drivers. Kinda like driving on one of those bumper car rides at county fairs. If you need space, you ram your way through.
The police only come to accidents if there's a fatality. The biggest bottleneck is the historic old town of Dhaka. Historical Dhaka is a universe all its own. A world of bazaars: jewelers, sweets, tailors, fruits, and vegetables. The warehouses are located at the port and the hotspot for deliveries is at the port. Near the Buriganga River, which, unfortunately, is rather smelly i.e. a stinking cesspool.
Picking up the goods: via Nawabpur Road. By Bus or by Rickshaw. The traffic in Dhaka is just everyday madness and mayhem.
Our documentary accompanies a rickshaw, a bus, and a truck along with the respective drives on their daily dangerous drives through the streets and what it's like to survive in chaos.
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I loved the documentary, but I was wondering when it was recorded
Ok po thank you for the incident and the fact that I am not a good person to be in the world with you the link po for our training later this week matatapos ung I am not sure if you have a time to meet with me or not but I am not sure if I can make it to the meeting on Friday or Friday night and I will be out of town 5 for a few days and I will be in the office tomorrow and will be in the office tomorrow morning and will be able to come to the office tomorrow morning to get the keys
I am no doubt
@@pakoochavo8696 4000 years of history
Watching from 🇰🇪 KENYA
When you see how tough life can be in some countries it makes you realise how lucky we are in others.
I am Bangladeshi and live in Dhaka myself. I feel proud to be here because hardship makes you determine to develop your country. And Bangladeshi car drivers are the best in the world, without a doubt.
Its no lucky our people in the past work hard for us. And millions die for us its not luck.
@@ReighKnight Massive respect to you Omaer. I wish you nothing but love peace and happiness in life. I felt very humbled watching that but also really amazed by the incredible people who all seemed to have a smile and didnt moan about things. I hope the road/traffic system gets better soon so all can benefit. Sending my thoughts, love and peace to all there...D.
@@ReighKnight Best drivers in the world ? lol I dunno about that mate, you guys can't even agree to stop at a red light.
@@pauljohn3230 Because most of the traffic light is broken for many many years. And when the illiterate bus drivers don't bother to follow the traffic light, because there is no one to monitor them, thing get messy really quickly. Do you really think you can drive a car without having a dent on the body of the car on these roads when you have to dodge rickshaw, buses, other cars and lorries every millisecond ? Imagine the pressure on the drivers who are learning to drive in such roads.
No matter how much harder their life is, if you point a camera towards them they will always give you a big smile
@@tubelightist 😂😂
I noticed that very positive people and hard workers ❤️
im never go to india, the worst place on earth
They smile despite the hardlife because that's all they know. If I would go there I would constantly be depressed
It's a documentary on Bangladesh not India 🤦♂️
As a foreigner who lived in Bangladesh for a little over 8 years, I can certainly say that this documentary is absolutely on point. The roads are exactly like this and the amount of money they're talking about are quite realistic. We wouldn't normally care about a dollar or two but these guys work for hours for that amount of money. Oh, and for you guys wondering why there are people standing back like a chorus, the reason being is the cameraman is probably white. Whenever "White" people do anything in Dhaka, the locals just stand and watch as they very rarely see white people.
Aga Dhakada nabtin 8 sene yav
Bro u literary wrote a paragraph
@@DistrexKuri It's called sharing an experience? Brain Dead.
Not really, I am white Bengali myself.
@@halfvolley11 -
Are you an ethnically European person who lives in Bangladesh?
After watching this and other documentaries on Bangladesh, am grateful for the life I am living.
😂😂😂😂
Where u live in Dhaka ? R u happy
i thought Manila is the worst but tnx for youtube, it gives us information. Bangladesh is far worst. by watching alone, so stressful
They just need traffic lights and higher IQ government
which country are you from
we Bangladeshis know how life difficult in here. Corruption suffer us most. Every sector is corrupted. But we work hard & hope for a better future.
Thanks for this documentary.
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Qazi Rasel, We too are slaves to the absolute corruption of our political leaders here in the USA. We have no healthcare, our "social security" (retirement) program is a cruel joke and endless uncontrolled gun violence is Everywhere. The people have no voice but try to live.
Hasina is the biggest vote robber in the world. He has killed democracy. He became the Prime Minister for the third time using the police. No one from his opposition party is allowed to vote. .
@@Random-Tube321 apparently sheikh hasina is a male now...
@@TheDubbingLtdOrNotSamin Neuter
Start taking videos of bribe taking. post it on the internet anonymously
After all day of such intense hardwork the man doesn't even get a roof on top to have a peaceful sleep and yet he looks much more optimistic about life than anyone of us. In situations like these, we must really be grateful for what we are blessed with. We have not done anything extraordinary to get a privileged life. The only difference being we are born in better families than them. Be thankful and stay humble.
Rightly said darling
Where we are born makes some difference too!? It seems that people busy working constantly, just for enough to feed themselves and their families, don't have time to sit around feeling sorry for themselves. I agree we can all take a lesson and be thankful for the clothes we wear and the food we eat and the sun that shines on us everyday! Count your blessings, each and every one, because somewhere there is a brother or a sister that is lacking, what we so thoughtlessly have.
Bangladesh 🤪🤪🤑🤑
Optimistic? the poor kid looked like he wanted to die in almost every shot, he has some real hopelessness on his face.
@@snowcrash512 Well at least he chose not to. He is trying to make the best of what he has, just to feed his family. A lot of times people having much more than what he has, choose to give up.
Who else is obsessed with these documentaries! 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏼♂️
Always lol
Me haha from deadliest road to deadliest journey all epi and still waiting 😂
Yup, I keep watching.
Johndel Retardo deadliest way to school is my all time favorite!
Me sure 😂😂😂😂
Jesus Christ! Life is really tough in Bangladesh. I don’t know if I could handle this life. I’m from north Brazil, we have lots of problems, but watching this documentary makes me realize how blessed I am. Now I can say I’m grateful for the good life I have.
I wish this people had a better future, especially the children. Total respect for the hard workers of Bangladesh.
Agreed ❤ blessings from Mexico!
The development of townships and a significant growth in population came as the city was proclaimed the capital of Bengal under Mughal rule in 1608. During Mughal rule the areas currently under Dhaka district was famous for its textile products - especially the Muslin. Mughal subahdar Islam Khan was the first administrator of the city. Khan named the town "Jahangir Nagar" (City of Jahangir) in honour of the Mughal emperor Jahangir, although this name was dropped soon after Jahangir's death. The main expansion of the city took place under Mughal general Shaista Khan. The city then measured 19 by 13 kilometres (11.8 by 8.1 mi), with a population of nearly a million people. The city passed to the control of the British East India Company in 1757 after the Battle of Plassey and eventually to the Crown, British Empire, in 1765 at the Battle of Buxar. The city's population shrank dramatically during this period as the prominence of Kolkata rose, but substantive development and modernisation eventually followed. A modern civic water supply system was introduced in 1874 and electricity supply launched in 1878. The Dhaka Cantonment was established near the city, serving as a base for British and Indian soldiers.
No bro
Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Quit blasphemy
Heartbreaking to see how some people have to struggle so much just for basic needs, while others complain about not having certain luxuries. Watching documentaries to get a sense of what's going on in the world is something I've done more during this pandemic.
Watching documentaries like this can be good for perspective, but what I hoped more people would realize during this pandemic is that we have been on a terribly unsustainable road as a species due to our socio-economic system that affects everybody in the world. What I hoped people would realize (those who have the time to; as sadly, people like in this documentary are just trying to survive) is that we need to change our socio-economic system so we can end oppression and let people actually LIVE, not just fight for survival every day.
We keep playing an unhealthy economic game as a society and then keep wondering why there is still poverty, war, disease and environmental destruction. It's the economy. We need to move beyond money, politics and war. It would truly help everyone in the world meet their basic needs and not be working slaves to a system that cares not for individuals, and only for profit. We can do better than capitalism. Let's not just feel sorry for people who happen to be born into harsh conditions, let's build a better system together wherever we are and know that we have right on our side and a healthier world to look forward to if we can actually make this necessary change.
@@coolioso808 without capitalism creating wealth we would all be living like this
I just love these kinds of documents, also them in USA and BBC Africa
@@Zero-ev3xk Unless...utopia. It's all about human nature. Value is relative and it isn't fixed. If people really wanted, we could all have access to everything. However, that's only in theory. In practice, human nature doesn't allow that.
Same here.
This is why it’s important to travel the world and acknowledge other cultures out of your comfort zone. It will ultimately make you appreciate life and treat others with respect ✊ they deserve.
This 👌
eh. I think I'll avoid the horrendous heat, choking pollution, wretched corruption, and crippling poverty and just watch it on youtube instead.
Right. However, lucky are those who afford to travel and see the world. What about those who arent fortunate enough?
@@natasyajames6928 My comment wasn’t intended to take a dig at people who aren’t fortunate enough to travel. Im sorry if it came across that way. I would say it’s primarily aimed at privileged people like myself. Having said that, I would consider travelling the world via RUclips and therefore acknowledging other cultures is a step in the right direction.😊 I should have been more clearer. Thanks for pointing that out. 👍
Beautiful comment. I love you bro.
I was interviewed in this video (which I only just found by accident) 12 or more years ago, but I have been visiting for 23 years, despite the traffic. A little known, very friendly country, hard-working and comparatively safe country with beautiful countryside, especially in the Hills in the southeast near the Burmese border, and in the hilly northwest, where most UK Bangladeshis come from (Sylhet region). Try it, even if you only stop over for one evening in Dhaka, on the way to Nepal for example. I love this documentary and the surprise at finding it.
Is the traffic situation in Dhaka better now? This documentary is 11 years ago.
@@wavemaker2077 worst, more population.
@DatDamMexican 😒😒😒
We are launching our first metro at the end of this year. Also the economy has been growing 7-8% every year. We are a developing country already and..... Yea the population increased a bit😶😶
That's true
So u were the Taxi passenger...got u 👍 and thnx for ur appreciation ... I am belonging to kolkata and being a Bengali I just salute their hardwork and ur honest review ..thnx again🙏
It's really awesome to stumble across a comment of the person filmed in the documentary, who stumbled across the video himself.
Hello everyone! I am from Dhaka and I have been living here since 1984. I’ve been driving here in the city for more than 15 years or so. Yes, it's very tough to drive around. "If you can drive in Dhaka the capital of Bangladesh, you can drive anywhere in the world". I drive daily, and I love it. It's a daily challenge for each of us who drive here. A regular 25km ride may take 2 to 3 hours, depending on what time of the day you travel. Hence most of us are used to it by now, and start our journey early, by estimating how long it may take to travel.
2-3 hours, eh? People should at that point walk that distance
@@slorgdulschmodus You would walk 25 Kilometres?.
Bring one child policy.have common sense.breed less.all your suffering will improve.
@@dineshKumar-bc7uj Problem is that 20 years down the road you hit demographic decline. I do agree but what politician would try to enforce such a policy. Didn't Sanjay Gandhi tried to control population growth and I don't think it could be enforced unless you have the control the CCP has and the sheer brutality in which the policy was enforced.
@@dineshKumar-bc7ujwho then will suffer when people are forced to only have 1 child? By what manner of savage inhumanity do you presume is such a policy is enforced?
I have visited Bangladesh twice and believe me when i say that the country side of Bangladesh is actually the opposite of the major cities.
Its so peaceful and green.. the air is super fresh.. kinda wanted to build a home and stay there.
Where are you from :)
@@aestheticvibezz142 he is from Afghanistan
@@samnsam3473 of course, otherwise he wouldn't XD
cool story bro
Lol
Respect for all the hard working people in the developing countries.
Im from a developing country but I swear to god that my place is much better.
Neither they need your respect nor your sympathy. They are far happier in their own way.
they have been "developing" for eons. at what point does one think "wtf is going on? these countries have been developing since my grandparents were kids"
@@DanRustle Population problem Buddy. Too many mouths to go around.
@@DanRustle What the hell you will understand whose culture is to get divorce 55 times in a life and to have 30 kids from the teenage and ultimately staying with a dog at 80s. Better Chill your life and Don't scratch your head too much into serious problems.
The young driver looked so graceful and humble, with his hard earned money I heard him saying to his uncle to tell his siblings to work and study hard.Such was his heart, in spite of all his struggles in the city of Dhaka,he never forgot his family ,hope good time will come for him to live a decent life.
❤️
I can't help but think of all the fatherless children in my country, America--compared to the humble man who sends money home to support his wife and children, while he sleeps on his rickshaw at night.
🥰😍🤩😍🥰😍🤩😍🥰😍🤩
Me too ❤
@@catbriggs8362 not her wife,his brother
Im gonna admit that these documentaries are far better than movies . Worth watching ❤❤
"Sometimes they beat us... But If you give them 10 cents, then they let you drive on." I have much respect for this young man and wish him the best. 🙏🙏
yeah, me too
@@catrashoo No...Your point if any?
Help him with 10 cent
Australia SEES
True reflection in bangladesh
Well, well, well... the streets of Dhaka are a gentle reminder that a major part of the South Asian population really rip their bodies for two square meals a day. The struggle to survive has only increased over the years. The Indian Subcontinent is indeed a story of blood, sweat and tears. Stand solidly with the fighters of survival, whether in Dhaka or anywhere else. True champions of life.
Nicely said.
Exactly
everyone had to do it at some point. the western world didn't start with fancy buildings.
@@funbegins2371 When Rome was a village Philippines literacy rate was 78%....Using the ancient system of writing called the baybayin, the pre-colonial Filipinos educated themselves very well, so much so that when the Spanish finally arrived, they were shocked to find out that the Filipinos possessed a literacy rate higher than that of Madrid!.....However, the high literacy rate also proved to be a double-edged sword for the Filipinos once the Spanish arrived. Eager to evangelize and subjugate our ancestors, the missionaries exploited the baybayin for their own ends, learning and using it to translate their various works. Consequently, the pre-colonial Filipinos became more easily susceptible to foreign influence.....You’d think that the Spanish would have had a harder time colonizing the country. Sadly, the Spanish cleverly exploited the regionalist tendencies of the pre-colonial Filipinos. This divide-and-conquer strategy would be the major reason why the Spanish successfully controlled the country for more than 300 years....you’d think that the Spanish would have had a harder time colonizing the country. Sadly, the Spanish cleverly exploited the regionalist tendencies of the pre-colonial Filipinos. This divide-and-conquer strategy would be the major reason why the Spanish successfully controlled the country for more than 300 years....The Laguna copperplate inscription (Tagalog: Kasulatang tansong natagpuan sa Laguna) is an official document, more precisely an acquittance, inscribed in the Shaka year 822 (Gregorian A.D. 900). It is the earliest known calendar-dated document used within the Philippine Islands(wikipedia;quora;philmagazine)
@@mela6046 ?
Five minutes in, I instantly do a retrospect of my life and realize that I'm truly blessed.
I see how hard it is for people all across the world but once I go on tik tok there’s a suburban girl who says “ugh I hate living in America” lol
Fr I think I wouldn’t survive there
@@youngsterjoey494 why not?
@@guens01 i don’t know what I would do for a living there lol I can’t work like them
I agree. I live on a farm in Connecticut and I just said a prayer and thanked God for putting me here and not there.
Muchos nos quejamos de los países donde vivimos, con éste documental sólo me queda agradecer por el lugar donde nací.
Ir al Liceo colgando en una puerta apoyado en un pie y agarrado con una mano esperando que el bus pare para poder descansar un poco... jaja...esos son recuerdos. Ahora se quejan de puras tonteres
Sí
Que porquería de sociedad tienen en Bangladesh. No veo nada rescatable.
As an American citizen these documentaries made me realize things could always be worse and appreciate what you have. Could have been born into one of these situations.
Absolutely,
Your lucky I have to live here everyday
True, but it should also be a reminder that if we don't push for improvement and hold people in power responsible that things can get worse as well. Being thankful is fine, but also do feel free to criticize and work toward change.
I'm also lucky to live in the City.
"Alhumduril'Allah"💝
Allowing immigration just evens it out by making the lucky countries worse and the unlucky countries better.
I’m currently living in the USA am 16 and was born in Bangladesh moved here in 2009 and lemme start with saying this is one of the best RUclips channels no one post this type of content I would love to see more documentaries about Bangladesh and country’s like this and the country has so many bright people but it’s not developed enough I pray for people and there futures I pray there life get better and easier
Welcome to our country, hope you are enjoying life here. As an American, I couldn't live in a place like that. I've been to several large cities here and I'm always glad to come back to my home in a small midwestern community. I'm just one of those people who needs their space...Dhaka would drive me insane inside 5 minutes. Just going to the grocery store or Walmart is too much for me, haha. When I go on vacation I go backpacking, or canoe camping up in Minnesota in a wilderness area up there. I can't stand cities or places where there are a lot of people.....drives me nuts, haha.
I don't think the roads are so bad to drive on. It's just that there are more people crowding the place.
I hope Bangladesh have a good future! Keep islam out and you will!
I'm glad you're here. I believe people from Bangladesh and other countries are hard workers and that the USA benefits from people of diverse and sometimes harsh backgrounds/pasts. It makes us stronger to gain strong people through immigration.
the greatest achievement of your life would be escaping Bangladesh , hahaha !!
1:50 This is a real man.. carrying his son and holding his wife's hand in the crowd and sharing carrying things with her doing all this at the same time.. a respectable man
This is all you got from the video?
This videos' almost 10 years old😂
Bangladesh's economy is much more better now.
This is as common as you taking bath
@Rabby Ahmed Musa that's india
@Rabby Ahmed Musa cant peoplelook to the good side of things? Bangladesh is also a beautiful country with beautiful people, igs just the population
GOOD GRIEF! The pollution, garbage everywhere, and constant noise would drive me insane. Imagine what it SMELLS LIKE!
To watch that dude sleep on his bike truly was the kicker.
@@dougedoug2105 the guys were saying they wont thats why they run away
It really hit
It's very common to see, even many people somehow sleep curled up on the seat and petrol tank of their motorcycles
Its common in our city.
@@stevecadman137 yes I'm a foreign businessman there are can attest to that
I'm from Dhaka, Bangladesh. I used to live at 10 minutes walking distance from the aforementioned 'Gulistan' . At first i was a bit perplexed watching this and wrote it off as hyper dramatization of otherwise a normal life. But suddenly it hit me, none of this was ever normal. Somehow i had embraced this chaos. It has gotten significantly better since this documentary but we still have a long way to go. Call me crazy but i miss the chaos now that there is less of it.
Thanks for sharing this video and making me realize that just cause somethings happen often doesnt mean it should happen.
where you live now? we in uk who cycle complain about cars close passing but that video puts it in stark contrast how privilidged we are
Bangladesh is garbage
@@lookoutleo arguably the better part of Dhaka. Nothing i say will do justice to the Bangladeshi people as i understand my birth privilege alienated me from the average Bengali. I still ride my cycle from time to time on cleaner streets and the chaos shown in the video, though recent seems like a distant past. But maybe thats just me
@@abhishekdhibar9641 yes, all of the corruption, pollution, ignorance of the general people can accumulate to "garbage". But its my belief that if we put our minds to steady work change will occur. Not because of some radical political leader but through meritocracy and policies.
Bangladesh is relatively a new country. But as newer generations come into the job sector with rejuvenated patriotism, i would say the future isnt that bleak. And even if it is bleak, i would rather be the unfortunate soul fighting a lost cause than the fool who calls countrys garbage
@@aahnafahmed52 well said
I have few friends from Bangladesh who studied Medical Tech here in Manila, Philippines. They always told me that once they finished their studies, they've promise to help their country.
they will surely become successful someday
Oh realy
Right Guard, pallets
lol manila needs tonnes of help, they should help the street kids thier.. this is the problem , 3rd world countries trying to help other 3rd world countries instead of helping thier own first!
Hope your friend good buddies, because they also messy and stubbond, eat bettel n split everywhere
Respect to the people living in bangladesh, Hustling all the way. 🔥👏🏻
Watching this video changed my life. I'm never going to take my situation in life for granted ever again. ❤️
So did you learnt some Darija?
Quick reminder of this video. No doubt you've forgotten it and taken your life for granted.
تعلمتي شي داريجة ؟
@@hanghad7645 I personally learned A lot, and the men in that City is very inspiring 🖤 JahBless that hard working kid
❤
From Egypt to you all the love, my brothers in Bangladesh, may God protect you and give you strength over this difficult life and salute to the man who earns money through
@PM S Dear brother, yes it's changing but large number of roads are still extremely in poor condition.Those daily traffics are making me sick.
Support all my brothers in Bangladesh, hopefully in the future your country can progress, respect from Indonesia 🇮🇩
Situation improving with time. Trafficc jam also going to reduce by some mega projects.
@idontcare9111yes this is old video from 2009, based on one street called nawabpur road in old Dhaka.western media jus using this to humiliate or disgrace Bangladesh. Now Bangladesh of 2023 is completely different world than this, with 24 Mega projects on the way, these modern Mega projects didn’t exist back in 2009, it was only an dream.
This video is from 2009, now in 2023 is completely different Bangladesh, with huge Mega projects inaugurated for not only reducing traffic but introducing modern traffic systems around Bangladesh for excellent communication
I was always saying that I hate to drive in Manhattan, New York, because the traffic lights in every block, but after watching this, I'll take Manhattan traffic with a big smile on my face....
You bet
Whats the deal with congestion pricing plan that biden administration is going to set that in?
And I drive in these streets
Well! I live with this traffic in Dhaka.😑
Traffic lights are the least of the problems NYC has. The biggest problem is that it has braindead leftists. 9/11 handled a bunch of them, though.
I will never complain about traffic ever again...
Airconditioned vehicles are already a luxury here. I really love your every documentary since it gives me an idea about every place in the world without even visiting them. I am always humbled every time I watch your documentaries.
This videos' 12 years old😂, this is not the situation in Bangladesh. BANGLADESH WAS A WAR TORN COUNTRY, so it needed time to get a position.
i work in jakarta, i remember 20-30 years ago jakarta was in similar condition. but now, jakarta changes into a better city. yes the traffic is still a nightmare and motorcycles are everywhere, but the road condition, city landscapes, and public transportation are a lot better. i always pray for dhaka for a better living. hope dhaka evolves to a beautiful city soon.
Its far if you compare it with Jakarta even 20-30 years back!! In fact, 20-30 years back Jakarta were not over populated, so for sure I wasn't even close to this condition as you portrayed!!
Yes today the traffic in Jakarta is high but the road system is still very very neat! Especially in the main town
This is old video from 2010 now Dhaka of 2022 is much modern & clean 🧽 plentiful of new infrastructure like many new flyovers, bridges 🌉 over passes, ring roads, U-Turns, expressways, soon metro will open, Dhaka expressway under-construction 48 km (30 miles) in length run from north city 🌃 to south city 🌃 it’ll reduce much traffic. Huge Third New Terminal building under-construction area 230,000 sq m while outdated 1st & 2nd Terminal building combined area is only 100,000 sq m. New city 🌃 is under -construction near Dhaka, it’s called Purbachal New Town when it’s completed it’ll be one of the most modern city 🌃 in the world 🌍 we have 64 Districts in the country, each district headquarter there’s ongoing new infrastructures. So real Bangladesh 🇧🇩 lies outside Dhaka. This video u watching is an area in old Dhaka which called Nawabpur Road which is the most crowded road & very little infrastructure in whole Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Isn’t Jakarta sinking due to all the constant building there? That’s why their capitol cities changed
@@Eric-lx8hpWill never be happed
Pemerintah kami tidak akan diam masalah itu
@@samirplayz4907still like that
I am from Tajikistan l like Bangladesh I will travel to Bangladesh one day if time give me a chance I really visit Bangladesh history's place. God bless Bangladesh people.
@@rft9776 yes, they do... They're muslims too Ismaili muslims.. I have a Tajik freind in Russia🇷🇺 although i'm from India🇮🇳
If you ever come to Bangladesh just give me a knock. I also live in Dhaka Bangladesh. I'll try my best to help you.
I'm also a youtuber.
@@jaymahakaal5354 do u live in russia ?
Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 friend
@@rft9776 the muslims do
🙏🏻🇦🇷💙🇧🇩🙏🏻Queridos hermanos de Bangladesh: sus sonrisas claras y buenos corazones llegan a nosotros a través del tiempo y el espacio.
¡¡¡ Dios los bendiga !!! 🙏🏼
¡¡¡ Un gran abrazo desde Argentina !!! 🙏🏻🇦🇷💙🇧🇩🙏🏻
lol, Imagine the Tesla autopilot software trying to get through this sort of traffic... it'd go haywire.
Tesla autopilot doesn't work here people tried haha
Actually a model S crashed a few months ago in Dhaka when driving on autopilot
Mate, I lived in Bangladesh for 8 years. Trust me, there are no lanes on the roads. There were a few somewhat visible signs on the highway but that was it. I'm not sure about the current situation but by the looks of it, nothing has changed. And, would you really want to drive a Tesla in a traffic like that? Everyday you'd get dozens of damages to the car. Oh and, not to mention the %300-400 car import taxes.
🤣👏👏
Lol. You all will seek refuge here when some Tesla/Google AI will awaken up and take over humankind xD
Bangladesh has many problems of its own but still people are happy to be a Bangladeshi. Look how happily the rickshawala singing, look how people smiling even at a chaos. Bangladeshi people have big heart and their hospitality amazing. If you want to visit their house they will find out their time for you, will cook different dishes, and obviously always put a smile on their face.
At the end of the day when he rested his tired body on his rickshaw and go to sleep, It brings a tear to my eyes.
Anyone can try to rob him when he’s dead asleep. Or worse...
@@alvaroakatico9188 no one wants to rob a poor riksha puller
true bro when he rested on his rickshaw and going to sleep he said Allah and tears came to my eyes may Alllah easy his dificulty life and all others who are going this hardship amiin
I heard him say Ya Allah help at end I feel for him my Allah makes easy for them Inshaa Allah 😭😭😭😭😢
@@alvaroakatico9188 no robberies in these regions
Fortunately or unfortunately,i have to cross this place 6 days a week.
I think this documentary was recorded almost 15 years ago.
Now there are flyovers and metro-rails.But the situation is still similar or worse than before.
Hello World,i am a sufferer of Dhaka City Traffic Problems.
Really sad. I hope things get better in your life 😿
15? I wonder how the kid is.
@@thx1168 probably died in accident or dommited suicide due to sadness of being born in that horrible country
It was recorded in 2010
I was born in this city. I moved abroad a year ago and still feel this vibes. I hope everything will come in order. My beloved city DHAKA.
@J Bush I moved to Lisbon
Bless you!
You should be proud. You have “the best drivers” according to one commenter here.
I'm very proud to live in Detroit Michigan. Within the area of Detroit I live in there is a very small city called Hammtramack. Within Hammtramack there is a community the people who live there call Little Bangladesh. Every single person I know that lives there that I have met are amazing, instant friends, upstanding citizens. I can only say good about the Bangladesh people. Much love and respect.
I grew up in Hamtramck. Yes lots of Bangladesh community lives there or did live there. I went from elementary to high with lots of them!
I love Bangladesh, Dhaka and especially Old Dhaka. I have visited this wonderful Country twice and I have enjoyed my holidays there more than anyway else I have visited. The Bangladeshis are the most friendly and happy people I have met and I have made a lot of good friends. I was due to return this November but COVID stopped that.
This videos' 12 years old, this is not the situation in Bangladesh. BANGLADESH WAS A WAR TORN COUNTRY, so it needed time to get a position.
@@believer5578 it's still pretty much the same, hopefully someday it will be better
Your comment enriches us greatly!
Thank you so much for this feeling.
If you are from Pakistan u may like Bangladesh… otherwise it is not only impossible to like it, but u will not spend your holidays in such a place!
Despite all the accomplishments that Bangladesh has made in recent years, it seems that It still has a long way to go...! However, the hard work of people of Bangladesh someday will bring glory to its nation. Best Wishes guyz!
Mostly it’s Chinese products in the shops here in overseas but from nearly a decade I saw Bangladeshi products in shop here in overseas .At the moment I am wearing t shirt which I bought in overseas but made in Bangladesh.
A tale of two brothers - one gets to go to school, the other gets to pedal all day and sleep on his bike. I'm a cyclist myself, so I have absolutely no idea how they can pedal all day those ancient single-speed bikes, loaded with people or goods no less. My knees hurt just thinking about it.
Many stories of our older generations are like this. Someone had to give it all in hopes of one day a member of their family will get educated and make things better for their family. That's why we still have strong family ties where everyone is looking after eachother
He even doesnt have enough energy to say a prayer, he just says Allah, may Allah see him through the troubles
I consider myself low middle class here in NY, seeing the struggles in this documentary, really make me apreciate the little things i have. I feel like a millionaire compare to them. 😥
Hell you should probably save up and move out, NY is a good place to live if you're rich.
Same (from London). Whenever I feel bad about my life I watch stuff like this to keep perspective.
Actually, just by being born in America, you're already in top 1% of the world
And here I'm watching this video from dhaka where i have been living since my birth and wishing that i could live in cities like ny, London.
@@silentpresident You have internet bro, get some crypto currency, learn to trade. Good luck
I think you should make a another documenty in 2023!
We are welcomeing you!
Nerves of steel. Sometimes it's thrilling what men have to endure just to keep their families alive. No wonder our lifespan is short.
I am from Bangladesh and I live in Dhaka for my education. Really proud of my countrymen, for their struggle in day to day life.
Quelli che disprezzano chi sta peggio di loro sono proprio quelli che li sfruttano e li fanno impoverire, nel sud del mio paese è successo questo quando è stato occupato dal nord e l'hanno chiamata "unificazione del Regno", dopo aver fatto stragi indicibili.
Ancora adesso negano di averli massacrati e derubati e sputano su chi prima era più ricco ed istruito di loro.
I nazisti hanno imparato da loro....
This is not how Bangladesh looks now, its almost 10 years old.
@@believer5578 How is it different now?
It's making me cry. People of Bangladesh deserves better than this. I hope a leader who's not corrupt with the heart towards the masses will rise😢
Hard work pays I'm south african indian
Someone create a support group. This documentaries are addictive.
You got that right I'm sitting home on a Saturday instead of going out, checking out the different documentaries 😶 😱
Hi My name is Tijan and i am addicted to these documentaries
Gabriel Ndunda " Hi Tijan"
@@1214801 😂😂🤣
I love this type of documentaries, you can upload documentaries from Iran, Turkey, Middle East
This video was shot 10 years back but I can confirm the current situation is the same or even worse XD
How about India and Pakistan?
It's way worse now, even more so during the pandemic
@Khan Ali Want some yuan ??
That's how Delhi used to be 10 years ago
@GTech how about cities like Bangalore, Mumbai etc? 😂
This documentary is shot almost a decade ago..
Fascinating!!
I think so.
Has anything changed since then?
@@latafairam huge change, but the population of Dhaka is huge and most of the people are don't care traffic Rules and systems(MOST OF THE DRIVER ALSO)I think Government also responsible for this.
@@introvertabir4922 nothing changed,lol..their avarage earning is still pretty much same.. pollution is still worse.. way more traffic..
Unprofessional traffic police officials is obviously govt. Fault unplanned buildings is failure for government.. people have their fault that's why there is law..if law is not enforced correctly it's govt. Fault
It's unfortunate for that young driver. He seems like a good kid. Hopefully he manages to make it out of that cycle of poverty.
Millions of people started off like him, young age rented or bought a rickshaw and continued as a rickshaw driver until they reached old age.
It's about education and wanting to change one's life. Rickshaw drivers are very low in confidence and optimism!
This videos' 12 years old😂, this is not the situation in Bangladesh. BANGLADESH WAS A WAR TORN COUNTRY, so it needed time to get a position.
@@believer5578 So, is it better today?
@@damir53 yes
@@believer5578 u have proof, this situation has changed?
Incredible documentary, an eye-opener.
I love watching these Dangerous Roads videos ;-)
Fairly accurate documentary. I was born in Dhaka in 1949. Growing up in the 1950s and 1960s was not at all unpleasant as Dhaka had a population of only about half a million. In those days Nawabpur Road was the downtown of Dhaka. I went to see a lot of movies at the Gulistan movie theater (the pistachio ice cream they served in the lobby remains the best of its kind I’ve ever tasted). I left in 1975 to pursue higher education in the West and have gone back to Dhaka periodically, most recently in 2015. Yes, crossing the street was a challenge, but I was puzzled as to why I wasn’t witnessing more accidents - in fact, the only untoward incident I witnessed was when one bully of a police officer let the air out of a rickshaw’s tires because the rickshaw puller had allegedly upset him. As for the future, with the consequences of climate change already visible in Bangladesh, one cannot be too hopeful, but then that will also be true of the entire planet. May the Almighty have mercy on us.
Thank you so much for sharing this. All the best to you Taufiqul
It's well. Accept my heartfelt wishes from Nigeria. We ourselves are just a stone thrown from Bangladesh.
Your country has considerably improved massively since from independence. In our own, we lack hope, but just being optimistic. Warm regards to all BD citizens.
may our country have better driving situations 🇧🇩
Climate Change is a fraud. Wake up fool.
that time dhaka was in pakistan lol
Thank you 🆓 Documentary crew for the upload.
Watching these documentaries always gives me hope to continue pressing on.
I'm always encouraged by the optimism of those "downtrodden", struggling to make a living, yet always hopeful for a brighter day and future.
Much love from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪👏🎉🎉.
Damn Bro, your linguistic skills are exceptionally awesome!!!! For a person from Africa, good luck on that mate
Unaona vile wanaume wanaumia huku injection,
@@sohamchoughule5314 lol what do you mean from a person coming from Africa
Bruh! we are not retarded
@@en3939 yea that sounded low key racist
This is my childhood and young hood city. In 40's and 50's hardly a few people and vehicles found in the streets. 60's and 70's used to be tolerable traffic.....But then traffic jam started picking up fast and during 90's became intolerable when all activities started getting stand still. By that time my son from Canada got us in Canada to start the life of 40's comfort once again.....However, I still miss my Dhaka city where I lived for 60 long years.
you now in civilized society,
Betapa sulitnya hidup seperti mereka...mudah-mudahan ALLAH selalu memberikan rejeki dan kesehatan untuk mereka.
I'm from Somalia i like bangali people because they always happy 😊 🇸🇴🇧🇩
Thanks brother
😀😀😀😀
We love you too brother
🇧🇩 ❤️ 🇸🇴
Do visit our country... ❤️
After watching this video, I will never complain about my life again.. Wow, this is really humbling and shows that we got it good here in developed countries. I was born in Egypt and it's basically the same over there.
Dude that slept on his bike at end of video I got mad respect for him I notice how hard he had to pedal that bike with all that stuff on it
Watching this documentary makes me feel sad for those hard work people especially the young boy. May god bless him and help him get a better job and those people who works very hard every day long hours and get very little money to support their family. After seeing this documentary, it makes me feel so blessed to live in the USA. I hope your government will help make your country a better place to live and fix the corruption systems. I feel so bad for so many people struggling for their lives. May god bless the Bangladesh people. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love the people in Dhaka. See how they struggle, keeping their mood up, I like the singing Rickshawdriver. Look how nice they paint their vehicles! A tough life with way too much traffic. Nasty to see how people beat that busdriver up, everybody gets stressed with roadsituation. Still I would love to visit Dhaka and also the whole country. Blessings 🙏❤
I am also love the people in Dhaka & i am Dhaka lover🥰
If you ever come to Bangladesh just give me a knock. I also live in Dhaka Bangladesh. I'll try my best to help you.
I'm also a youtuber.
@@LazimAlviVlogs whole south Asia condition is same like hell.stillbindian Muslim community increase there population rapidly
@@swayamsouravdash704 Why blaming muslims ?
Hey,It's Me from Bangladesh.
I am watching this from dhaka....everyday we wake up and travel by those local buses stuffed with people with no place to stand.....this is our daily life.....for outside viewers it must be a surprise....but we are used to this....because we all have to work to feed our family...despite these dangers...
God bless your country.
Be careful always men, we Filipinos concerns about your safety.🇵🇭
bro i am not against any religion but you have to admit most of it is due to islam , people are still blindly believing on a text written 1000 years ago without any scientific base and reproducing blindly .
আহারে ভাই
@@MRHBKJK 😁😁
Tears in my eyes watching the dude paddle of the hill and the laughter amongst the others waving. Not because I feel sorry for them, it is because I realize happiness is free.
happiness is made by yourself for being grateful
A gripping documentary. The people have such physical, hard lives. Compared to their lives, we in the West are in Paradise!
This documentary is at is 11years old. Now Dhaka, Bangladesh has metro 🚇, dozens of flyovers, elevated expressways, rapid bus transport, lots of plans in place. Still lots needs doing but better late than never!
Are there some videos about that? You should link them here.
Lol Bangladesh doesn't have metro yet
Bruh 11 years is not even enough time to build all that, stop lying LOL.
@@rft9776 but the camera didn't showed those construction sites at all, how did it missed them?
Fly over! Damn who cares, too much private car...... But yeah, this video is a total caricature.
Anyone who agree's with me that this documentaries are very addictive 🇰🇪
Tuanzishe chama huku 😂😂
We itabidii tumshow ezekiel mutua
I thought life is hard in Africa,Nairobi we are blessed....🇰🇪
@saitama takeowond I have rechecked and Google has confirmed they are slightly ahead of us per Gdp capita 4200-3500....but internet we are ahead of them and education literacy .....but below poverty line stands Bangladesh at 24% and Kenya at 36%
@saitama takeowond you are correct no other countries in the world need to work like Africa.. Africa should pay attention now our else it will be very very late...love from India
I believe you..some African countries have more gender equality and better life standards than these emerging south East Asian countries ...gdp and manufacturing capabilities don't always equate to a better life for people . Life is grim and hectic for most of the people here.. poverty is high af.
@saitama takeowond yep I agree with you..
@@buckbeak7164 that is why it needs to work...people are literally starving in Africa...
I don’t know how professional and Olympic bicycle teams are assembled, but in all seriousness whoever organizes those teams/events should go to South Asia and scout out these rickshaw drivers for talent. I bet that with the right training and nutrition, they’d be amazing
I think the documentary was filmed 10 or 12 years ago. The Billboards and vehicles are shown in the documentary are quite old. But truly speaking, the condition is still the same.
see description .. it's filmed in 2010
@Evil Pimp No kidding .. far worse.Because of biker and ride sharing service.
If you think your job is hard, watch this video, and realize how lucky you are. Appreciate what you have, and don't focus on what you don't have. God bless all.
Yes brother. You are right. it's very hard to survive in Dhaka which is the capital of our country and also people have no choice to work in other districts. This the reason behind many workers & students left this country every year.
I am a Bangladeshi. I see their everyday struggle. People never pay any extra and bargain with them just to pay a little less and the same people, when they go to a fancy restaurant, pay good tip to the waiter for no reason 🙄
As someone mentioned in the comment section they have got Nerve of steel. Minimum recognition and maximum exploitation
@Khan Ali why you thinking so?
@Khan Ali Damn it. We here 74% people are Educated ,what about Pakistan?
@Khan Ali We are not illiterate people, ok. Mind it.
@Khan Ali u think Pakistanis are much better?
This documentary takes us on a heart-pounding journey through the chaotic streets of Dhaka, revealing the resilience and resourcefulness of the people living in this densely populated city. It's a gripping portrayal of everyday life in the face of seemingly uncontrollable chaos. Thank you for sharing this eye-opening perspective.
Will you stop posting AI comments
I am from India tamil nadu
Very hard work people 👏
Beautiful country ❤
I am pray to all people 🤲
I ♥️ 🇮🇳🤲🇧🇩
😂🤣🤣
Love to India as well from Bangladesh ❤️🇧🇩🇳🇪🇮🇳
I will never complain about my life again after watching this. Hope and prayers for the people of Dhaka 🙏
Yes but it’s saying something when you see them soon much more happier and smiling than yours average westerners.
@@rick459xp2 Smiling can be deceiving. I often see surveys that have, say Finland, or some other northern European country, as the world's happiest, but I can assure you that people in northern Europe smile much less than even southern Europeans. People can be reserved yet happy.
true. sometimes when you see other places even in youtube alone, you will discover how fortunate we are.
@@dewayneblue1834some smile but no joy. others dnt smile much but have joy. others smile and with joy at the same time. some dont smile and dnt have joy also
Used to hate Sunday evenings coz of Monday morning is coming and a week ahead to work. But now coz of you guys, loving Sunday eves. Love from Sri Lanka. 🇱🇰 ❤️
Bangladeshi all drivers is the most expert driver in the world 😄😄😄.
I live in Dhaka, Bangladesh 😄😄😄. Very Dangerous 😮😮
Good luck to you! Stay safe!
really puts things in perspective, the realities of others so many could not even imagine
Oh boy!
What a hard life to live every day!
Can you imagine the quality of lungs with all that carbon monoxide!
May the Lord bless their hustle 🙏
Nairobi is Paradise compared to Dhaka
The rickshaws they drive have some beautiful patterns and designs within them. I notice it a lot with Bangladeshi and Indian culture, you see many beautiful designs , textiles and patterns. Even in not well off areas ,the art is still beautiful
Such vehicle decorations are common in South Asian countries
лайк просто шикарное видео обожаю эту страну всем мир!
Why? Whats the secret?
8:10 the rickshaw puller said, he had minor scrapes and bruises.. the translator interpreted, He couldn't work for three months..
That Young is very Hardworking & Inspiring. May his Brother make him PROUD 🙏🙏🙏
I know there is lots traffic problems, lots noise, everything is unorganised, but its my city.
Still we are helping people, still we feeding the people who don't have food, still we have the humanity.
I really love my city Dhaka, I love Bangladesh
@Ellie Bayliss Thanks, Almighty bless all of us.
Is not the city is the chaotic culture.
@@mikejunior211 My Dear its a very small city, but do you know the population, its very difficult to maintain.
was that the peoples humanity i saw beating up the bus and rickshaw drivers?
Im obsessed with these videos...I'm From South Africa
Hello SA and glad you them 😀
Thank you@free documentary for taking me virtually every where. I'm so obsessed with you guys. Thank you everyone who made this possible ☺
12:35- "people would lynch them"
100% facts. I've seen this first hand on more than one occasion while growing up in Dhaka. And the messed up thing is they'd lynch the driver even if its not his fault. Mob mentality is so messed up.
That's insanity, I mean what the absolute F
@@michaelgrier4913 it's hard to disagree with you, my knee jerk reaction was to say no to your assertion, but having grown up there. Yea, it's the culture and the society itself that's the issue. Education only goes so far.
@@IAmNotARobotPinkySwear so you've seen a bus driver getting beaten to death after an accident?
@@skyhappy yes, on more than one occasion.
@@IAmNotARobotPinkySwear that’s messed up
LIfe is tough In Bangladesh, respect for those hard working people. That boy sleeping in his bike had me in tears for an hour, and made me stop whining about life.
This videos' 12 years old, this is not the situation in Bangladesh. BANGLADESH WAS A WAR TORN COUNTRY, so it needed time to get a position.
@@believer5578 good to hear that.
@@believer5578 its still almost the same. The war happened 52years. Get some common sense
@@ottopotatum5775 War happened 50 years ago, & this video is 12 years old.
Also, now current government working hard to develop roads & infrastructure, 12 years ago this wasn’t the same!
@@ottopotatum5775 Dhaka is far better now.(Still unliveable but atleast better than when this was captured)
Thank you for visiting Bangladesh & showing the world a glimpse of original Bangladesh ❤ Next time do visit the other cities of our country. In Sha Allah you'll be more surprised to see the development of Bangladesh. May Allah bless you and your family. Much love from Bangladesh ❤❤❤🇧🇩 [ Showrab - 05/01/2023 ]
But the fact of the matter is your Government is very Corrupted.
This is real madness. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. Seeing is believing.
This videos' 12 years old😂, this is not the situation in Bangladesh. BANGLADESH WAS A WAR TORN COUNTRY, so it needed time to get a position.
My people. Work hard to live a day. Incredible Bangladesh. We take our dedication everywhere. Thanks for the upload.
I am a Bangali,,, i am really proud i am a Bangali,,, realty is we r happier then all,,,love u bangladesh,,,
finally found an indian in comment section
And I thought the streets in Bradford were bad! What an eye-opener…Many thanks, from England xx
I am thinking about the cameraman! it must have been a hell of an experience to get those shots. Amazing documentary. I would say the very good representation of the city and life.
Another beauty by the team of Free Documentary in Bangladesh roads , absolutely scariest way of travelling by any means of transportation there.
Simply loved every moment Nice documentary and thanks for a action thriller .
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