Want to Experience Bangladesh Like a LOCAL on a RickShaw? Watch This Now

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Take a Cycle Rickshaw!

In this video, Ibrahim and I experienced exciting rickshaw rides throughout Bangladesh’s stunning landscapes. From bustling cities to serene countryside, this short video captures the beauty of travel in an exotic land. 

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See how we experienced Bangladesh like a local. Get a glimpse of authentic Bangladeshi culture.

Cycle rickshaws are human-powered by pedalling. 

Experiencing these thin, weathered, stress-faced guys peddling Ibrahim and me as we weaved through a cacophony of fast-moving obstacles on rough roads, sometimes against traffic, freaked me out.

I felt somewhat ashamed getting about town via the oppressive manual labour of some poor, suffering soul with no other option for survival. Cycle rickshaws are human-powered by pedalling. 

At times, I had to pinch myself in amazement that I had finally built up the courage to hop on a plane, leave the comfort of Toronto, Canada, and immerse myself in Bangladeshi culture.

There are many ways to uncover your unique creative path, each leading to a new experience, insight, and discovery.

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I’m mindful that I employ someone with a family to feed, but these guys work too hard for their money! Many look 20 years older than their actual age, seem malnourished, and are downright stressed—at my expense.

I felt guilty watching them toil under extreme rain, heat, wind, etc. I wouldn’t last a day doing that kind of harsh manual labour. — Sometimes, I wanted to cry, empathizing with the hardships compared to mine. Why them and not me, Allah?

Alhamdulillah, for my privileged lifestyle. Ibrahim and I always made sure we tipped well. I doubt most of my friends and family fully grasp how blessed they are to live in such an abundant, developed country like Canada!

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According to Wikipedia, Cycle rickshaws (রিকশা riksha) are the most popular modes of transport in Bangladesh. They are available for hire throughout the country, including the capital city, Dhaka, known as the “Rickshaw Capital of the World.” They are either pedal or motor-powered. They were introduced here in 1938, and by the end of the 20th century, there were 300,000+ cycle rickshaws in Dhaka.

Approximately 400,000 cycle rickshaws run daily in Bangladesh. They are more convenient than the country’s other public transport modes, such as auto rickshaws, cabs, and buses.

They are primarily convertible, decorated rickshaws with folding hoods. They are the only vehicles that can be driven in many city neighbourhoods with narrow streets and lanes. 

However, increasing traffic congestion and collisions have led to banning rickshaws on many major roads in the city. Urban employment in Bangladesh also largely depends on cycle rickshaws. Because of inflation and unemployment in the rural areas, people from villages crowd into the cities to become rickshaw drivers, locally called the riksha-wala (রিকশাওয়ালা)

“It is HE who made the earth manageable for you, so travel it’s regions, and eat of HIS provisions.
To HIM is the Resurgence.”
Quran 67;15

We have captured these 'Interesting Experiences" using an iPhone or drone throughout our travels.

Ibrahim is skilled at compiling clips, adding music, and using special effects to create short pieces for social media sharing.

On the other hand, I prefer to use Final Cut Pro but rarely find the time, so I post raw cuts instead.

Either way, enjoy these spontaneously taken videos.

Be inspired by the remarkable diversity Allah has created for us on planet Earth. Inshallah, you will capture and share your own stories.

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Experience Bangladesh like a local with this travel vlog! From rickshaw rides to street food, get a glimpse of authentic Bangladeshi culture. Cycle rickshaws are human-powered by pedalling. 

https://youtu.be/rceII7tnPZY

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