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Woman riding between train carriages
January 5, 2011

Dhaka, Bangladesh

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A woman is riding between the railway carriages of a local train heading north from Dhaka, the Bangladesh capital. Her luggage is tucked under the carriage in front of her. It is the month of Ramadan, a fast that culminates in Eid-ul-Fitr, a three-day celebration. Tens of thousands of people leave the city to go to their home village and celebrate with their families. Trains are packed and many who fail to get tickets before they sell out or can’t afford buying them at the black market ride on the roof of the train or, like this woman, finds a quiet spot between the carriages.

(This photo and caption were submitted to the 2010 National Geographic Photography Contest.)



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Photograph by Amy Helene Johansson

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