Some of my favourite photo essays that I’ve composed lately have been on the series I’ve done on the smiles of _________.  I’ve featured galleries on the Smiles of Thailand, Smiles of Laos,  Smiles of South America, Smiles of Vietnam, Smiles of Cambodia &  Smiles of China.  My attention now shifts towards Bangladesh – one of the most under-rated and pleasantly surprising countries I’ve ever visited.  I was lucky enough to spend time exploring Old Dhaka, Dhaka, the Sadarghat and the Buriganga River.  The following photo essay (Smiles of Bangladesh) showcases candid and posed portraits of Bangladeshi men, women, boys and girls smiling and grinning with a happy face.  Come and take a look.  I think you’ll find their smiles rather infectious 🙂
These two cute boys move in close to the camera as I capture their authentic smiles.- Old Dhaka, Bangladesh.
A trip along the Sadarghat (Buriganga River) by simple row boat was definitely the highlight of my trip in Bangladesh. In this photo these group of boys smile and wave to me as I’m passing by.
This is a candid shot of a man squatting down and enjoying a conversation on the cell phone as he radiates a big grin – Old Dhaka, Bangladesh.
One of my favourite photos from my time in Bangladesh was of this man who flashed a toothy smile – Old Dhaka, Bangladesh.
A group of friendly locals smiling as they boarded a larger vessel on the Buriganga river – Old Dhaka, Bangladesh.
A man and his cute son smile as they repair a decommissioned rickshaw – Old Dhaka, Bangladesh.
This is one of my favourite photos. I’m taking of photo of this group of men and they take a photo of me with their cell phone – Old Dhaka, Bangladesh.
I was invited by a group of Bangladeshi men (who were playing impromptu tour guide) to join them for a festival involving children playing. In this photo a younger brother is sticking his hand in the face of his older brother while his mother smiles.
This girl was standing on top of a roof when she looked over and smiled at me – Old Dhaka, Bangladesh.
This group of children came up to me wanting to have their picture taken near the Sadarghat – Old Dhaka, Bangladesh.
These two men smile as they pose for the camera in a back alley along Old Dhaka, Bangladesh.
These group of men showcase their happy faces nearby a small factory in Old Dhaka, Bangladesh.
These two boys got up and started dancing on the small row boat they were riding along the Buriganga River – Old Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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A local Bangladeshi man takes the time to stop and pose for the camera – Old Dhaka, Bangladesh.
This man flashes an authentic smiles as he takes the time to show me a battered ball he was deep frying – Old Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Amazing photos. It certainly is true that a smile goes a long way and it makes the people in the pictures look even more beautiful. Thank you for posting!
I appreciate you saying that. I’d love to go back to Bangladesh again soon.
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Love the kid with the gum!
🙂
Absolutely wonderful! I feel like I learned so much about Bangladesh just through these people’s faces.
Thanks Jenna, sometimes faces really do tell a story 🙂
Fantastic set of pictures. The picture with the older guy (in white) and the younger guy is great.
Thanks Jimmy!
Great smiles and great subject matter. I just feel so darn happy after seeing all of those smiles!
So glad you feel that way. Smiles are infectious 🙂
Great great photos (as always). Everyone looks so darn happy! Love it.
They’re a happy lot! No doubt 🙂
wow..these are really beautiful portraitures! I love the Number 8. Its very candid!
Thanks Amer!
What a wonderful set of photos. You’ve done it again and put a smile on my face.
Thanks Leigh, glad to have done it again 🙂
Beautiful photo essay. I love how a smile is so simple, but so powerful at the same time.
Alouise, I agree with you. I find an authentic smile is contagious 🙂
I think this is one of my favourites in your series. It seems like such a friendly country to visit.
Thanks Erin, I’m really hoping you get to go there. I’d be interested to see how you compare/contrast it with your experiences in India.
Beautiful pictures. I just love your photo essays! They make me want to go to where ever you’re showcasing at the time.
Thanks Claire! I’m really pleased to hear that 🙂
The sepia toned toothy smile is a great one. I can see why it was one of your favorites.
Thanks Kita! If only I could smile like that :p
When I see people in these countries that most westerners would consider “third world” smiling and enjoying their lives (even though they may be more simple than ours) it makes me wonder sometimes if all of the stuff we have congesting and taking up space in our lives really makes us happy?
Shanna, I’ve often wondered that as well. Sometimes I think less is more.
Smile and the world smiles with you! It is the universal gesture of goodwill. My favorite here is of the boy and his father repairing the rickshaw—but then again, all the images make me smile back at them!
Thanks Nina, I really like that particular photo as well.
A smile is a curve that sets everything straight 😉
Now that’s something I’m going to try to remember 🙂
Beautiful! Brings back good memories of my travels in Bangladesh and the warmth of the people I met there.
Cherina, when were you there and where did you go? I’m itching to go back to Bangladesh again sometime soon.
I absolutely love your photos. Every. Single. One.
Aaaah, thanks D! You’re too kind 🙂
These are so awesome! Ever since I studied a little bit about Bangladesh, I have been dying to go… these photos are so great, I think the one of the kids dancing was my favorite!
Thanks Dayna, I HIGHLY recommend going. It’s quite unlike anywhere else I’ve travelled before.