Joy Bangla - Events and Travel in Bangladesh

Want to enjoy a FREE weekend getaway at Nazimgarh in Sylhet?

Mikey Leung — Thu, 07 May 2009 09:48:47 +0000

Nazimgarh Resort and Joybangla.info are happy to present a very special opportunity for two (or maybe three) lucky couples or a small group of friends — a free weekend stay from May 14-16th at what is currently Bangladesh’s best luxury resort. We are looking for two bideshi couples (or a group of four friends) whose [...]

Celebrate Earth Day 2009 cleaning up the beaches with SAFE

Mikey Leung — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:58:22 +0000

Volunteers from different organization will be participating in this year’s beach and underwater Cleanup as part of an earth day activity.

The FAQ Series: Best Activities in Srimongol

Mikey Leung — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:01:51 +0000

More FAQs! We're giving away some free tips here at Joybangla.info, especially for our most frequently asked questions.

The FAQ Series: Flying to Bangkok from Dhaka and Heading to Srimongol

Mikey Leung — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:53:05 +0000

We're getting a lot of questions these days as more and more people learn about our new guidebook project. We'll post some FAQs as they come.

Climb Bangladesh’s second-highest mountain; visit the Chittagong Ship Breaking Yards

Mikey Leung — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:36:04 +0000

This April, join Bangladesh travel guru Mikey Leung for an unforgettable Chittagong Hill Tracts Trek, co-organised with Bangladesh Eco-tours, the hill tracts’ leading trek operator.

Cover image chosen; advertising hunt begins

Mikey Leung — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:40:53 +0000

We've got a cover! After a lengthy and quite competitive selection process, the front page for "Bangladesh: The Bradt Travel Guide" has finally been chosen.

Essential reading - recommended books and movies of Bangladesh

Mikey Leung — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:51:38 +0000

A concise list of recommended fiction, non-fiction and movies for visitors to Bangladesh.

River World: A Two-Day Floating Photography Tutorial, Feb 6-7, 2009

Mikey Leung — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:12:08 +0000

Click here to see the flyer in full size. • Do you want to improve your digital photography? • Just bought a new DSLR and need to learn more about how to use it? • Do you want the opportunity to travel and shoot Bangladesh’s rivers on a luxurious historic sailboat? • Would you like to see your [...]

Composition tips for photographers: some quick tips

Mikey Leung — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:52:28 +0000

You’ve newly arrived in Bangladesh and you’re amazed at the colour and the energy that this country possesses. Each day is a flowing reel of potential images, bursting with human energy. So what should you try and capture in the camera? Here are some composition tips for getting your viewers ‘into your frame.’ For the [...]

Technical photo tips for technophobes

Mikey Leung — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:40:04 +0000

Do you want to create striking photos of Bangladesh with your newly purchased digital camera? If so, you must learn the basics of exposure first, or you’ll find it difficult to make your photography excel to a new level. Here’s a quick guide to some of the most useful functions of your camera. Whether you [...]