The beautiful chaos of Old Dhaka at dusk (shot standing atop a very old and precarious tin roof).

Rule of thumb in Dhaka: rickshaws always make good photos so you should always take a of photo of them. No exceptions. Considering there’s over 1 million rickshaws in the city, it means you’ll be busy.

One of the nice things about Dhaka is the abundance of fresh produce stalls all over the city. Healthy and photogenic, what a mix.

How many sets of eyes can you spot looking at me?

When in Dhaka, you’re never far from rain. In all but 3 months of the year you’re likely to experience it. And while it does offer welcome respite from the unrelenting city heat, poor drainage makes the city remains vulnerable to flooding (and occasionally stepping in a gigantic black puddle).

A boatsman waits for an opening to more his boat along the densely packed banks of the Buriganga River, the lifeblood of Dhaka. With a network of more than 700 rivers, Bangladesh is a country that lives and dies by its rivers. Wherever you are, you’ll never be far from water. While the rivers help drive the economy through agriculture, they also lead to widespread devastation during monsoon season when a third of the country can become submerged.

While the entire park was filled with highly skilled Bangladeshi cricketers, a football pitch hid in the back corner. I informed all players that because this was such an important match, they needed to sit for a few pre-game media photos.

After observing these kids play, it’s not hard to figure out why Bangladesh is often touted as world cricket’s next major force. World cricket, like the global economy, does not operate on a level playing field. Cricket in Bangladesh grapples with challenges developed countries take for granted. But spirit, determination and grit will get you everywhere in life.