Bangladesh is one of the best countries in the world for people photography. From Dhaka’s vibrant streets and bustling shipyards to the calm tea plantations of Sylhet and rural western villages, every corner offers raw stories to capture. Warm, welcoming locals invite authentic connections, making this Bangladesh photo tour a powerful mix of vibrant street life, rural traditions, and storytelling photography.
November 25 - December 06, 2026
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Capture bustling cityscapes: Sadarghat sunrise in Dhaka and alleyways around shipyards
Photograph remote villages, misty fields, tea shops, and rural markets off the beaten track
Work in dynamic scenes: brick factories, river boats, vegetable markets in Sylhet & Bogra
Improve storytelling & composition through hands-on photo reviews and technique coaching
Meet welcoming locals who are happy to be a part of your photographic story
Rich contrast of environments: chaotic urban, calm countryside, industrial settings
TOUR DETAILS
Duration: 12 days
Starting In: Dhaka
Ending In: Dhaka
Participants: 6
Includes: All hotels, meals, domestic flights and transportation
Excludes: International flight, Visa, Insurance
DATES & TOUR LEADERS
Nov 25 - Dec 06, 2026
Tour led by: Etienne Bossot
Single Supplement Included
ITINERARY
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Day 1 – Arrival in Dhaka & Welcome Dinner
Your driver will meet you at Dhaka airport and take you to the hotel. In the afternoon, there’s the option to head into Old Dhaka for some first street photography among rickshaws and markets. In the evening, we gather for a welcome dinner to meet the group and introduce the exciting journey ahead.
Day 2 – Sunrise on the Buriganga & Shipyard Life
We begin at sunrise on the Buriganga River, photographing boats, reflections, and early morning energy at Sadarghat. After breakfast, we explore the shipyards of Dhaka, capturing workers, textures, and dynamic light. In the late afternoon, we return riverside for portraits, markets, and sunset on the water.
Day 3 – Bustling Bazaars & Train Station Action
Today is dedicated to Dhaka’s intensity: Amin Bazar at sunrise, full of energy and commerce, followed by street and portrait work at Dhaka’s central train station. In the afternoon, we dive into markets and alleys, pushing creativity with fast, layered compositions in one of Asia’s busiest cities.
Day 4 – Fly to Rajshahi & Riverside Life
After a morning flight, we settle into Rajshahi, a quieter riverside city. We’ll explore colorful backstreets and riverside life in the afternoon, capturing fishermen, children, and daily rhythms along the Ganges. Sunset brings warm light and serene frames by the river.
Day 5 – Markets & Countryside Fields
We begin in Rajshahi’s lively morning market, where textures, colors, and portraits abound. After lunch, we drive to Bogra through rural fields of rice, sugarcane, and chilli, stopping in villages to photograph farmers and traditional scenes under soft afternoon light.
Day 6 – Bogra & Riverside Communities
In the morning, we will go and visit Bogra’s main market, located along the railways. Later, we explore riverside villages, capturing fishing nets, children at play, and ferry crossings. Evening brings golden light over the water for some fantastic cricket games!
Day 7 – Brick Factories & Village Life
An early start in the giant vegetable market of Bogra, where roof lights filter into the hustle and bustle. We then travel toward Dinajpur, photographing on the way. Stops include intense brick factories, where dust, fire, and workers’ movements create powerful compositions. Later, we explore nearby villages, working on environmental portraiture and daily life in rural Northern Bangladesh.
Day 8 – Misty Fields & Rural Portraits
We rise early to photograph misty fields and quiet roads at sunrise. Later, we fly to Sylhet, stopping for a quick street photography session in Dhaka along the way. Afternoon brings tea shops, candid moments, and a visit to stone quarries along the river.
Day 9 – Tea Plantations & Brick Kilns
Today we explore Sylhet’s famous tea plantations, photographing workers in the soft morning light. After lunch, we move to a nearby brick kiln, capturing the intensity of labor, smoke, and warm tones as workers move coal and clay.
Day 10 – Rural Markets & River Life
The morning takes us to Sylhet’s bustling vegetable market — chaos, color, and character. In the afternoon, we photograph riverside communities, herders, and children playing at sunset. Evening photo review session to refine storytelling techniques.
Day 11 – Fish Market & Final Review
Our final full day begins in a fish market, layered with action, smells, and textures. After lunch, we’ll head into Sylhet’s streets before returning to Dhaka for our last photo review. We’ll end the day with a celebratory dinner and reflections on the journey.
Day 12 – Optional Old Dhaka Shoot & Departure
For those keen to squeeze in one more session, we return to Old Dhaka at sunrise, capturing rickshaws, markets, and busy alleyways. Later, airport drop-offs will be organized for all participants. End of tour.
Testimonials
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"If you love people and travel photography and are looking for a new adventure, look no further. Pics of Asia's photography tour to Bangladesh is as good as it gets. Over the course of a week, we visited tea shops, markets, brick factories, shipyards, and more across Dhaka and the north east of Bangladesh. Everywhere we went people were curious and super friendly and allowed us to take a peak into their every day lives. It was an incredible experience, which I would never have undertaken on my own. In terms of improving my photography skills, Etienne has been extremely helpful. When we were out shooting, he would often point out where the light was good or show me another angle (or simply remind me that I'm using a 28mm focal length and I need to get closer to my subjects!). After a day of shooting, we would review my top 10 (or so) and we would analyze the photos to see what was good and what could be better. I absolutely loved this part. So if you are ready to go off the beaten track and you are willing to challenge your current photography approach, I highly recommend signing up for this tour. I may go again!"
Vica - Neetherlands
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"What a fantastic photo tour in Bangladesh we had with Pics of Asia. Etienne showed us incredible remote places that are super photogenic, very interesting and thought provoking. This photo workshop challenged me to think in a new way before I bring the camera to my eye. It’s not only about taking great pictures with Etienne, it’s about discovering the real Asia, interacting with its people, understanding their culture, witnessing the daily life, eating delicious food in local restaurants, exploring the meat-fish-vegetable markets, getting your feet wet in the river to get that better shot, coming back to the hotel and getting his & the group’s feedback on the pictures you took, coaching on light, composition, story telling…. Étienne is passionate about photography and he shares his love with you in a fun, casual and safe way that will make your trip unforgettable. The great pictures are a bonus to relive the experience at any time you feel like it. Highly recommended if you are into people photography, want to improve your shots and curious to go off track and explore the world."
Alain - Belgium
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"This is my third dedicated photography trip but my first with Pics of Asia and Etienne Bossot. So with that reference point I was thrilled to finally discover a photographer who is passionate about teaching and sharing his creative skills with enthusiasm and good humor. Traveling with Pics of Asia to Bangladesh was a wonderful experience and I am already looking forward to booking my next trip with Etienne."
Melissa - Australia
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"Pics of Asia is THE place to learn and progress in photography in Asia. Etienne and the other co-leaders are great photographers, skilled and very very very fun to hang with! This is why many photographers come multiple times to do most of the different countries proposed by Pics of Asia because they like it so much. I myself did few in Vietnam and they were a blast, as well as Iran which was mind-blowing. If you want to visit tourist free places in Asia, interact with the locals and take true travel and people photographies, this is the place to be!"
Adrien - France
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“Pics of Asia tours are like crack cocaine – in a good way! They’re amazing fun, you feel high during them and completely wrecked afterward. Oh, and they’re more than a bit addictive. Etienne and the other tutors will share their wisdom and take you to unbelievable locations – but getting that final shot is entirely up to you. Everything is completely real. If you want staged pictures, these are not the tours for you!”
Andy - UK
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TOUR SUMMARY
Location: Bangladesh
Dates: Nov 25 - Dec 06, 2026
Starting in: Dhaka
Ending in: Dhaka
Price: USD 4150
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Simply fill the form below, and we will get back in touch with you with more details. Upon confirmation, we will need a 50% deposit to reserve your spot, with final payment being due 45 days before departure.