Tag Archives: Dhaka

Slow ride in fast city (in the dirt and grime of Dhaka)

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Ken Powell

  Wifey has gone off to teach in Jessore for the week leaving me in my jadu ghor, my little museum apartment, to entertain myself for a few days. I’m well prepared. I still have the books I’d hoped to … Continue reading →

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Return to Bangladesh

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Ken Powell

We leave the house at 9:20 am with some trepidation it must be said.  The two Things cope with the goodbyes stoically. No tears. No tantrums. This is a done deal that their parents are going back to the heartland, back to … Continue reading →

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Race for Life and Memories of Cancer

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Ken Powell

This Sunday, Wifey and Thing I are taking part in the Race for Life 5K run in Carlisle. I’m trying to make sure all my writing commitments are sown up for the week so the weekend will be completely free … Continue reading →

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It’s with great sadness…

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Ken Powell

It’s with great sadness that I have to tell you all that our attempts to help Ria in her quest to help women in Bangladesh has failed. Despite wonderful support from you all last year – raising all the fees … Continue reading →

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Monica Ali’s Brick Lane After Rana Plaza – Book Review

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Ken Powell

I’ve just reviewed Monica Ali‘s Brick Lane for Paste magazine. Have a look!   “Almost 14 months after the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the debate surrounding the global garment factory industry shows no sign of abating. The April 24, 2013, collapse killed … Continue reading →

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