Exploring a Fascinating Local Bazaar in Bangladesh

Exploring the very interesting and colorful Kawran Bazaar in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I ended up filming a second video right after this one, which you can watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnjViIVvfZV7kKs

[@Zzpkwy]

Hey I’m loving your Bangladesh videos so far! I work 12 hr shifts in 911 dispatch and your travel vids are my escape. Thank you, you get me through a lot of bad nights knowing there’s a whole world out there.

[@donnaleecriss8692]

U did videos on India, I went there, u did videos on Thailand, I went there, u did videos in Nepal I went there. U have influenced me for many years. Thanks Gabe

[@stereomaster4231]

That's really cool how people are just curious to ask where you are from. They're not pretending to be curious like in Morocco, Egypt, or Turkey so they can ask you for money. They're legit just curious to talk.

[@kennycollins9441]

Your correct there is way less of them but some clearly had money as an alterior motive and left pretty quickly after recieving it. I knew the guy who Gabriel gave the note to share with his disappointed buddy was eventually going to ask for money as soon as he started following him.

[@KiwiFin]

What an amazingly diverse place. People are friendly, and we love that you're welcoming and speaking with everyone. It's chaotic but really fascinatingly real. Thank you for the perspective!!

[@leswhynin913]

It's great to see Gabe exploring somewhere new and experiencing the sights and sounds for the first time.

[@tyxeri48]

I am fascinated by your Bangladesh videos, a country I didn't have any image of before, but I am fascinated by the comments too and I am finding myself reading them one by one. Thanks for the videos, Gabriel.

[@katemeyer5605]

Loving your Bangladesh vids Gabriel, keep on trucking

[@ashfaqurrahmansajib8740]

Some tourist places you can visit in Bangladesh are:- -cox bazar, specially merine drive. -sajek valley -Sundarban mangrove forest -Nilachol, Bandarban. -sreemangal tea garden, Sylhet -Lalbag fort, Dhaka -pink place or Ahsan manjil, Dhaka - sonar gaon, panam city, Narayanganj -Mohasthan garh, Bogra -Shat gomboj mosq or Sixty doomed mosq, Bogra -Moynamoti, comilla

[@Dddd.6754]

You went to karwan bazaar , the whole sale market of vegetables, meat ,fish and every kind of groceries . Yesterday I was there to buy at wholesale rate . One interesting fact is that bazaar is very old dating back from Mughal period , there used to be a river named Karwan and the bazaar used to meet on the bank of Karwan . Now there is no river , but still bazaar is there in it's modern ways

[@koloco]

@Gabriel, 'Kamla' means general laborer in Bengali :) He would probably assist buyers with loading, unloading, and carrying stuff to vans etc. Fascinating stuff!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Got it, that makes sense.

[@feroz5927]

Gabriel, I have followed your channel for a few years now and want to say that I think you do a very good job capturing the essence of a place you are visiting through your prior research of the place and the experience you have gathered through your prior travels. Moreover, the respect and genuine goodwill you show towards the locals you encounter are admirable. May St. Christopher always be there for you.

[@robertaccioventures]

These places are a feast for the senses.... Thank you for these beautiful walks.

[@That_Idiot_Bass_Player]

Man I am loving these Bangladesh videos! A place I was always curious about but could never see like how you've been showing. Many thanks 💖

[@TravelingEddie]

Keep Exploring Beautiful Bangladesh Gabe! Looks Great! Cool People! 😎😎

[@ExploreTheWorldVirtually]

I have been watching video of many travel bloggers, the difference between all other popular travel destinations like Egypt, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Morocco there is no touts or scammers in Bangladesh. And it's perfectly safe to travel Bangladesh.

[@AzamTravels]

Gabriel, we are so happy to see you roaming there near Kawran Bazar. We love that you chose to stay near Purana Paltan area. We love the energy of the country you portray in your video about Bangladesh. I know its not a place many tourists would like to go or stay. But you chose to see the VIBRANT side of the country. Thank you !

[@maimyohmine]

Gabriel, I admire your intestinal fortitude for visiting Bangladesh! I really enjoyed watching your videos!

[@farfromhome80]

Most visited place in Bangladesh: 1. Jaflong, Sylhet district 2. Sada pathor, Sylhet 3. Ratargul, Sylhet 4. Tea garden, madhov kundo waterfall, Moulvibazar district 5. Sajek, hanging bridge, Rangamati district 6. Debota ghum, Bandarban 7. Sitakundo, Chittagong 8. (longest beach 120km in the world), Cox's bazar 9. Saint martin island, Cox's bazar 10. Kuakata beach, Patua khali 11. Floating market, Barishal 12. Sundarban forest( Royal bengal tiger), Bagerhat 13. Mohastan gor(Historical place), Eating famous yogurt, Copter experMost visited place in Bangladesh: 1. Jaflong, Sylhet district 2. Sada pathor, Sylhet 3. Ratargul, Sylhet 4. Tea garden, madhov kundo waterfall, Moulvibazar district 5. Sajek, hanging bridge, Rangamati district 6. Debota ghum, Bandarban 7. Sitakundo, Chittagong 8. (longest beach 120km in the world), Cox's bazar 9. Saintience,Bogura 14. Paharpur, Naoga @all place are near to another serially. That help u spenting your money & time properly. @

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Good tips. 👍✌

[@arbhowmik]

Just add a few more areas in you list Gaba. 1..Cumilla( 7th century Buddhist Salbanbiharah) 2. Panchagarh-Tetulia famous only for the Kanchanjangha mountain view .(very near to bagdogra airport and siliguri NJP, West Bengal)of India , 3. Barishal is called the venis of the East.Thanks

[@tanibrahman1783]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos come to Rajshahi

[@AdamAdam-zg8jl]

Gabriel,you are kind and generous human been 🙂

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

Very interesting video 😁Thanks to take us with you in this part of the world 👍😁take care 😁✌

[@SarwarxD]

Hi Gabriel! Welcome to my country Bangladesh. 🇧🇩❤️

[@mr.sts.p]

I like your videos of Bangladesh! Gabriel 🤝 🇸🇪

[@evelinholmes6401]

I had a coworker ones from Bangladesh. She raved about her country every day. The beautiful homes and many foreigners have houses an the ocean. The beautiful cakes they make . She loved everything about Bangladesh. I always wondered why would they immigrate to Canada 🇨🇦. She always complained how expensive it is , no fruit and vegetables market no night market. She came from a educated family. She spoke perfected English and had a license to drive. But she found many faults here. But what I see from Bangladesh I am happy to live here. Wide open spaces no begging . My kind of live. I live peaceful here in Canada 🇨🇦. No country is without false but I love Canada. Not born here but I am great full to live here.

[@Zahir244820]

This is the worst place in whole Bangladesh. Do not judge whole Bangladesh by just looking at the old Dhaka.

[@dreammfyre]

The Goa beaches always makes me happy. Very unique too and like they’re from another time and place

[@jameslegendary4946]

Thank you very much Brother!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Coffee240]

Wonderful market, fresh vegetables, and fruit. .

[@mattymickgary1452]

Amazing videos man, been watching you since Herald Baldr mentioned you in his Nepal videos. Not in the position to travel the world but your videos allow me and others to see it which is amazing. Been watching some of your older videos too, don't know whether to be jealous or start saving and get traveling myself. Eastern Europe and Croatia look great. Much love, Peace.

[@mahmudulhasanmaruf5608]

At that time it was a holiday in this market. That's why there were no people. The shops were also closed

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I forgot to mention that it was Friday, the Muslim holy day, so I assume that was why.

[@chrisc9869]

The little signing was the most beautiful culture shock.

[@TheCoolman1977]

Darjeeling recorded sub-zero temperature a couple of days back and right now nights are very cold. While in Darjeeling try to visit some of the top tea estates and tea resorts like Chamong, Tumsong, Rangaroon, Takdah, Singtom, Glenburn, Happy Valley and Gopaldhara. Rangli Rangliot is one of the oldest and most beautiful tea estates in Darjeeling, if you have time try to visit that. While in Sikkim, do visit Temi tea garden and Buddha Park in Ravangla and the skywalk in Pelling with the giant Chenrezig statue and Mt. Kanchenjunga range in the backdrop. North Sikkim is heavenly now and also extremely cold. Have a great trip.

[@rubelhossenbabu7926]

Thank you for coming to Bangladesh 🇧🇩 ❤️❤️

[@EricRhine]

Your videos of Bangladesh are amazing! Definitely a place I’d want to visit. Too bad you don’t intend to stay longer.

[@martinryder6910]

I don't think Dhaka gives Bangladesh justice. It would be good to see the countryside and other cities and towns

[@afmfakhruddin1773]

Its a temporary green vagetables wholesale market. If you want to see the actual size of the market, you need to go there at dawn! Within 6-6:30 am, all the fruits and vegetables are diatributed throgout the city. They start working from 1am.

[@KamrulHasan-lf6vi]

Thanks a million ❤️🇧🇩

[@NowInIwoN]

Thanx for the consistency of output man! I'm appreciating the vids. I found the expressions on the peoples faces when u approached the medicine and adVice sale amusing and interesting. The dude clinging to you was kinda intense but at least he loves you ha

[@SimvitTravels]

Bro these Bangladesh videos are fire, keep em coming.

[@villekyyny]

Dhaka actually starts to seem like a cool place to visit on some beautiful day. An episode about that world-famous Dhaka shipyard would be mad cool content! Safe travels Gabriel!

[@TS-pq8km]

The shipyards you're thinking of are outside Chittagong. Hard to get good pictures of the breaking yards as they don't want publicity. Worth going to however if only to see the roadside shops selling things from the ships.

[@villekyyny]

​@@TS-pq8km Okay! Thank you for the correction!

[@Gearatory]

the janky power lines everywhere are something else

[@ivysprieto6058]

Yess omg lol i noticed that 😳

[@ivysprieto6058]

I have seen it in North of Africa but no as bad

[@RicardoRMedina]

At 18:00 looks like the old man was initially hinting about you parting with some of your cash until he finally asked for it, lol!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yeah I was definitely getting that vibe.

[@susanparker5765]

You'll love Darjeeling and Sikkim, and Bhutan is extraordinary, hope you get there. Markets are my favorite anywhere, but this one in Dhaka was especially atmospheric, thank you!

[@dee74raz]

I’ll definitely look forward to see you explore the Himalayas 😊. Bhutan 🇧🇹 is interesting to see, but the problem is you have to have a government guide with you if you are a westerner and you won’t have the luxury to freely go where you want in Bhutan.

[@Wildone371]

One thing I must say is they grow great fruit and vegetables in Bangladesh

[@Ojstra]

Gabriel, nice to hear that you will finally be able to explore Darjeeling, Sikkim and maybe even Bhutan regions. I remember that when you considered it for the last time, the weather in that regions were quite bad, just like in Cairns, Australia on the end of last year when you considered it. Hopefully this time views on Himalayas will be great and days mostly sunny without any clouds. And after that mountain experience, maybe it really is time to go to Australian outback and beaches for a change. ;)

[@themanwhoknewtoomuch6667]

Bangladesh train journey is a must on the bucket list.

[@williamoliver6807]

Congratulations on 575k subscribers. Way2go

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Woohoo!

[@delsiag.7226]

I was hoping you would show another part of Bangladeshi. Love the veggies and fruit!!!

[@stankormy5717]

Gabe, you made those two dudes their day!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Probably just one of them, I bet he didn't split the cash. Hopefully he did.

[@theamishrebels]

The music at 18:00 is incredible!

[@moltenhotmedia1048]

No one likes to be followed and being asked to give money. But that’s part of the deal. Expect it. That interaction was a little stressful but it made me feel like I was there and they were talking to me. Glad you could help them out. Lunch on you.

[@nh9696]

You got it wrong, JAMUNA FUTURE PARK at Basundhara area is the largest shopping mall in south asia.

[@jazzcat7300]

Yeah, your Himalaya videos are the best can't wait.

[@johngravley2389]

You'll love both Darjeeling and Sikkim. It may be a little cold at this time of year, however. Darjeeling is one of my favorite cities in India. Sikkim was difficult traveling when I was there but that was in 1996.

[@baliwalknshops1517]

Thank you

[@ThorbjornTaule]

Id love, LOVE to see buthan. the is so little real content out there from it, it seems absolutley magical.

[@6bender]

Looks like a fascinating place. Of course, in your usual style, we don't really get to see anything.

[@londrry]

Darjeeling is great choice -can t wait for your treks.Good luck

[@travels129]

Its like ur the only tourist there i see??

[@rabbihossain2958]

You need a guide to explore Bangladesh. And I think you should go to Sylhet, Cox’s' Bazar., Chittagong or any rural area of Bangladesh. Dhaka is densely populated are.

[@ArchDuke_JD]

hmm.. I think you were trying to find Jamuna future park which is the largest mall in south asia but that's nowhere near where you were today mate :) you need to go Bashundhara area for that which is close-ish to Gulshan/Baridhara zones

[@robinjokinen]

Always interesting to watch your videos

[@baroiall9968]

To be honest, most of the beautiful places to visit in Bangladesh are outside Dhaka. So you'll be missing out on essentially 90% of what to do/visit in Bangladesh. Hope you'll visit BD again to explore outside Dhaka. I'd suggest you to visit the tea gardens (thousands of acers of tea gardens) in Shylet, and the longest sea beach on the planet, in Chittagong. And the largest mangrove forest in the world (Sundar Ban) in Khulna.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I changed plans: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZTQf5R_jsurmq8

[@miamistormz]

Great video!!! Safe travels….

[@petestevens3970]

Amazing, Gabriel✌️

[@Matij1004]

Maan, you had just finished saying you were enjoying not being hustled by the locals 😅 and there you are, proved wrong few minutes later. Anyhow, it looks like it's not the general trend, which is nice. Super excited about your plans 😍

[@guitjammin4710]

Gave, would love to see the countryside of Bangladesh.Thanks for venturing into this high energy city!

[@Raj-cs1tq]

Hi Gabriel, your Dhaka series has been wild and chaotic. I have an advice for East India - Darjeeling is overrated. Mass tourism has ruined the city and you won't find any peace there unless you stay at a fancy resort. The cities in Sikkim on the other hand are much better in terms of attractions and the general vibes. I would also recommend you to minimize your stay in Kolkata (Dhaka on steroids).

[@jim.pearsall]

Sikkim and Bhutan sound wonderful! I’ve been to Nepal… Himalayas are beautiful! 👏🏻👍🏻😃 If you linger in that region, please consider Nagaland and Manipur! 🙏🏻

[@indianpilgrim]

Gotta be at par with some of the most garbage stricken towns in India. I’m sure it’s also dirt cheap, the produce and the masalas, and the stuff that’s grown locally. Gabe, you’re a good and generous man. Intense, eye opening, exciting and invigorating are some good and positive words to use in the midst of this kinda experience. I probably will have a hard time holding back and not blurting out some not-so-positive words. But I think that’s why you have been able to travel so much is cuz no one can watch your video and say that we don’t want him here as he might criticize us too. Godspeed!

[@mentalcelandproud]

you as an dindian dont get to say that. now keep on muching onto that rotten tomato p@j!t

[@oi.habijabi]

About 22:40, this market is a whole-sale market for vegetables, fish and things like that. Produces from all over the country come there late at night and retailers around the city come at dawn to buy things. So Gabriel should have visited the market in early morning for the full experience.

[@Hari-vg3gy]

gab..cant wait to see ur india videos again..i also landed in bagdogra apt a few yrs back and took a shared tempo to darjeeling..do it in daytime..they view is great..cant wait for the videos..

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sweet, looking forward to it, should be amazing.

[@ageoflove1980]

Finally found your hustler haha!

[@alangunn]

I went to that market many years ago and was pleasantly surprised to see stalls legally selling good quality ganga very cheap

[@junglie]

Hardly surprising in a country named after it Bangladesh literally means cannabisland......

[@themanwhoknewtoomuch6667]

@@junglie Whoa... didn't know that. I think some bloogger eithe Jason or Nick once went to a city in the rural side that was the biggest port of cannabis.

[@alangunn]

@@junglie thanks. I never knew.

[@junglie]

@Kh F Lol you are the hate spreader ignoramous.

[@junglie]

@Kh F Ahh you've obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a shit what you think......

[@antiowarr9467]

Very nice and interesting for sure. cheers

[@goldlotus7831]

The video looks like a film from the 1970s in Eastman color. The subdued colors could be because of pollution.

[@davidlist7507]

A good and interesting video, Thanks

[@pavelavietor1]

grate video thanks 🎉

[@travels129]

Only 2 .5 hours by plane from Thailand gee huge difference in conditions

[@travels129]

@@HomeTravelGardenInspo YOU MISS THE POINT UR THE IGNORANT ONE !!!

[@gsomethingsomething2658]

Darjeeling and Sikkim... *_YES!!!_*

[@ebonistaryce6739]

Aww. Plz go back to Bangladesh soon! So cool!

[@anums_bucket]

Amazing video

[@mesbaulalam7418]

Please visit Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar

[@glb7655]

please visit out side of dhaka which if full of nature

[@ekbalhussain3269]

The guy at 16.16min was saying he is a 'kamla', a labourer. He said it in English too but I guessed you missed it. He is just a labourer in the market.

[@usedbrickie9166]

Watch it Glow made my day, thanks so much. Actually, the camera color and everything's looking awesome. Cheers

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sweet, glad to hear it.

[@ivysprieto6058]

This country is really one of a kind and in shocked with those power lines 😳

[@oi.habijabi]

They are mostly internet cables.

[@ivysprieto6058]

Interesting 🤔

[@crombelsla9800]

Going through KL Malaysia yesterday, T 2,a mobile service company, has a huge add, bill board, Spitting image of yourself.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Interesting.

[@javedlatif5928]

I advise you to go to Islamabad, Pakistan and then visit northern Pakistan. You will be amazed to see the beautiful mountains there. Greetings from IL, USA.

[@kkumar888]

Hi Gabe, Sikkim is beautiful but as it is very close to china, there are many restrictions to foreginers for hiking and other activities. I believe you will need a guide or something. Please make sure you get those details beforehead or else it might end up in dissapointment.

[@Kahnimrn]

Amazing !

[@jieji6747]

my favorite country

[@ShakilKhan-wx5kn]

👍👍❣️u from which country??

[@biggooseadventures]

I’m enjoying watching this video while I eating my Trader Joe’s chicken, tiki masala

[@pleasantjourneys]

We love Darjeeling - Gorkha district & on to Sikkim - Namchi!

[@SK-xw4gu]

Hi Gabe: Those 2 guys were persistent, especially the one who was talking to you. They could sense that if they stuck around a bit, they would get some money. Anyway, glad you could help them a little.

[@kennymcalpine8970]

Hi Gabriel , ive spent 10 years of the past 30 years travelling very much the way you do but without the vlogging , would be great to get a beer somewhere

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

If you see me say hello. ✌

[@kennymcalpine8970]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos sure will

[@niknah]

The beggars weren't going to share. When I was there, I remember giving some bananas to two girls beggars. I thought they would share it since they approached me as if they were a group. But one just took all the bananas and the other one felt left out so she became more desperate towards me. I gave her some too since I didn't want to catch the warts from her arms & legs.

[@reinhardankenbauer3241]

You might take the night train from Calcutta to Siliguri/New Jalpaiguri - from there you have Jeeps and buses to Sikkim, Darjeeling, the Bhutanese border... Costs are close to zero and you can enjoy the vistas.

[@EriclovesthePhilippines]

I’ve been watching your videos for over five years now and I do enjoy it but I really wish you would interact with people more especially the way that these people have reached out to you and they want to have a conversation you should be buying stuff from them and talking with them You just Walking around andtalking to the camera gets boring.

[@mohammademranbiswas151]

Gab, please visit bangladesh, Cox's bazar, village, chittagong