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  • @craigcampbell1843
    @craigcampbell1843 ปีที่แล้ว +3553

    When he turned the camera around and there were ten guys just standing there watching him I almost spit out my coffee. He said they all watch you there but I still thought they’d be more nonchalant about it. Not just standing right in front of him smiling and staring like he was putting on a show for them just by existing. That was one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen on TH-cam.

    • @P3trarch
      @P3trarch ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Very true lmaoo

    • @Ryan-uk6zq
      @Ryan-uk6zq ปีที่แล้ว +334

      It's a lot worse if you're a woman especially if you're blonde.

    • @craigcampbell1843
      @craigcampbell1843 ปีที่แล้ว +239

      @@Ryan-uk6zq I could imagine. At least they seemed harmless. Just comically intrusive.

    • @Hymex_
      @Hymex_ ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Ryan-uk6zqscarcity is one hell of a drug

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane ปีที่แล้ว +81

      I almost spit out my tea, it was like a scene from a movie filled with "over the top" stereotypes, just absolutely hilarious.

  • @RejonMunchausen
    @RejonMunchausen ปีที่แล้ว +4698

    while I do miss those odd situations Bald got himself into with russian language skills and plenty of booze...he still manages to shine wherever he goes, beats 99% of travel shows ever made

    • @boutek
      @boutek ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Nah. Withous USSR this channel is dead.

    • @terryrobertson111
      @terryrobertson111 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Pretty entertaining yeah

    • @MODAFINILYT
      @MODAFINILYT ปีที่แล้ว +166

      ​​@@boutekUSSR hasn't existed since TH-cams creation

    • @NecroxProduction
      @NecroxProduction ปีที่แล้ว +186

      @@boutek oh yeah, 2 mil views in 3 days, channel is dead af...

    • @dianebaker5243
      @dianebaker5243 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Bold and brave 🥰👍

  • @MrSupernova111
    @MrSupernova111 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    This man's travels are insane! There is nothing like this on youtube. Thanks for sharing your travels with us! Cheers!

  • @sabbir.s
    @sabbir.s ปีที่แล้ว +2049

    You visited a small city called "Chandpur," situated at the confluence of the "Padma" and "Meghna" rivers. It boasts the largest wholesale Hilsa fish (National Fish) market in Bangladesh. In the early days, rivers were our primary means of transportation, so most of the biggest and oldest towns in Bangladesh are located alongside a river.
    People usually come to Chandpur to savor various dishes made with Hilsa fish because the flavor is unique. Unfortunately, you missed the best part of Chandpur, but it was wise not to eat at random places in Bangladesh. You can find many clean and safe restaurants/hotels in Dhaka where you should try Hilsa!
    We may not have a clean city, efficient transportation, and all the amenities, but the heartfelt hospitality and honesty you experience in this country are truly one of a kind!
    I've been following you since your India and Soviet tour vlogs, but it really gives me goosebumps to see you in my country having fun!
    *Most of the people were asking where you are from because our English skills are quite limited, and we can't ask much else, lol.
    and people reading this comment can ask my anything about this video/bangladesh, I'll try to reply

    • @Blackadder75
      @Blackadder75 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      your english is pretty good, or did you use google translate??? (which is fine)

    • @cookdislander4372
      @cookdislander4372 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Nah when he said to savor various dishes I had to laugh lol cause people don't talk like that in English. Only tv advertisement 😂

    • @practical_ad7859
      @practical_ad7859 ปีที่แล้ว +251

      @@cookdislander4372 It might be surprising that some south Asians are actually smarter and can speak English more eloquently than you. Digest this fact and maybe sleep on it- will teach you some humility.
      Good job representing Bangladesh @sabbir.
      From- Bengal, India

    • @Iugeer
      @Iugeer ปีที่แล้ว +15

      thanks for sharing. would you say the quality of life has increased or decreased compared to the past. and what do you think is the best place to live in Bangladesh, a big urban city or..?

    • @lucianmilea2359
      @lucianmilea2359 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Great comment

  • @smabidulislam8075
    @smabidulislam8075 ปีที่แล้ว +600

    Some explanations from a Bangladeshi - --- In 12.03 mins, B&B offered a rickshaw puller to pick his rent, he took 200 BDT ($2) and said "vangti nai?" meaning - "don't you have any smaller note". Then B&B replied "ok? (is that enough?)", the rickshaw puller understand the word ok like any person of the world (without recognizing the "?") and he verbally replied "ok" (by shaking his head & hand). In 17.05 mins, B&B offer money (rent) to a boatman by showing a lot of Bangladeshi notes, the boatman pick the note which is in the top (100BDT= $1), then he discovered there are some smaller notes behind that and took 20+10+10 = 40 BDT = 40 cent, and return that 100 BDT = $1, meanwhile B&B got confused and said " you are taking all the money", then right after he understood the boatman is a honest person and praised him. At my best knowledge, the average income of such hardworking people is around 3 to 5 dollar a day (after working 8 plus hours).

    • @rizkyadiyanto7922
      @rizkyadiyanto7922 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      honest men. bangladesh has good people.

    • @tashrifgani9101
      @tashrifgani9101 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @DoxxGod pretty much the same although prices vary in state to state in india, like West Bengal (A state of india) And eastern states products are expensive than bangladesh while in Maharashtra (state with mumbai) has much cheaper but high inflation in estate than Bangladesh.

    • @frankdagrank2423
      @frankdagrank2423 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

      I really appreciate the translation and analysis. It helps a lot in humanizing these people and their honesty. Thanks

    • @saksham2525
      @saksham2525 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@@tashrifgani9101 India has much lower inflation than Bangladesh. Also, India manufactures almost all the products itself so it's very cheap here but service charges are very expensive here.

    • @kiradotee
      @kiradotee 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Thanks for the explanation and translation. Great to see they're honest people!

  • @ronniehossain7500
    @ronniehossain7500 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    In Bangladesh always get help from locals in dealing with people specially from students and religious people. At the end of boat trip locals told the boat driver to take less money. This is a good tip for visitors from other countries.

    • @ports0339
      @ports0339 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bad advise. Dont spread lies

    • @TheShahkulu
      @TheShahkulu หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      ​@@ports0339how is that bad advice? Students in Bangladesh are well educated, modernised and generally have a decent level of English speaking skills. Devout Muslims are also less likely to scam you and will go out of their way to help.

  • @leoslml
    @leoslml ปีที่แล้ว +55

    The people in Bangladesh really do seem very friendly and kind. Lots of hard working people in a tough place to survive. Wish the best toall Bangladeshis from Taiwan.

    • @Koin00
      @Koin00 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      🇨🇳

  • @tolisko
    @tolisko ปีที่แล้ว +1975

    I like how grumpy backpacker Ben is and how optimist Bald is. It creates a nice synergy.

    • @PropertyReview
      @PropertyReview ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Great videos keep them coming 🎉

    • @AwesomeFish12
      @AwesomeFish12 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      I'd be grumpy if I had gastric issues and no sleep too.

    • @hefner1322
      @hefner1322 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Why are you spoiling that he's in the video?

    • @Wshilighlights
      @Wshilighlights ปีที่แล้ว +235

      @@hefner1322 why are you reading comments before watching the video? The point of the comment sectio is to talk about the video

    • @frederickmoller
      @frederickmoller ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'd be grumpy too, you would never catch in the southern hemisphere ever, always a northerner and that suits me well!

  • @sleeplessstu
    @sleeplessstu ปีที่แล้ว +708

    For an episode with “no content”… I was thoroughly entertained ! One of the best adventures yet ! I think Bangladesh needs you as their new Tourism minister 😂😂❤️

    • @seza1695
      @seza1695 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      you haven't seen Mr. Suck then

    • @formosajmac9173
      @formosajmac9173 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      he says no content but it's an amazing video

    • @IamTravelEnthusiast
      @IamTravelEnthusiast ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@seza1695give me his channel link

    • @SergipeCycling
      @SergipeCycling ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Last time people suggested that, Bald ended being banned from entering in a certain country.😂😂

    • @Senee628
      @Senee628 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I don't know why but sometimes i feel like Bald has some kind of deathwish on himself.

  • @dannya786
    @dannya786 ปีที่แล้ว +579

    As much as I miss Bald’s classic Soviet trips, an outing to South Asia after the series in India all those years ago was much needed… his perspective, vibes and interactions with the locals will forever be great! Bonus that he’s finally visiting my motherland too 😛🇧🇩

    • @benjismith593
      @benjismith593 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      All the Bangladeshis in my neighborhood want me to go visit there. I speak some Hindi, Urdu, and really picked up Bengali. Cox Bazaar, Seyhlet, Chittagong are places I'm told to go. And of course Dahka to experience pure insanity.

    • @kato2395
      @kato2395 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      well everywhere is save if it is bald, coz he look like a mafia boss

    • @judykarey8150
      @judykarey8150 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And Balds Trip to Mexico I think with Backpacker and another Guy, I can't remember his name now. Damnnit. They were Hilarious.

    • @mohdfahmi8841
      @mohdfahmi8841 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ai..

    • @alexspartichino4155
      @alexspartichino4155 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      since youre from bangladesh can you please explain to me why everyone just stares at you over there lmao, ive seen so many videos on tiktok of the same thing happening lol

  • @Dolphin_fK
    @Dolphin_fK ปีที่แล้ว +193

    The way Ben presents Backpacker Ben always killing me 😄

  • @chethu69
    @chethu69 ปีที่แล้ว +922

    "What I like about Bangladesh is people just stand in front of you and stare at you" - LMAO. Dude, not kidding...., I'm a South Indian and when I visited some rural areas of Bengal (India), people were staring at me like I'm a foreigner. Apparently, I was the first South Indian they ever saw lol. So I can imagine how the good people of Bangladesh felt seeing a Brit after 75 years.

    • @konfig7655
      @konfig7655 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      South Indians don’t look very different

    • @morrist8727
      @morrist8727 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      I'm in India now. Could you explain why indians just stare?

    • @sameehkins5957
      @sameehkins5957 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      ​@morrist8727 many have likely not seen foreigners before

    • @leeboy26
      @leeboy26 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Drax defensive posture.

    • @sovka8394
      @sovka8394 ปีที่แล้ว

      they just wanted money. they see him as a walking wallet from the western world.

  • @garyyyy
    @garyyyy ปีที่แล้ว +89

    2 uploads in 1 week? You are truly blessing us Mr Bald!!

    • @vickyvirk4424
      @vickyvirk4424 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      And then there were none for 7 months

    • @0skar9193
      @0skar9193 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣

    • @garyyyy
      @garyyyy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vickyvirk4424 yup 😢

    • @ehawolczecki8759
      @ehawolczecki8759 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I believe he will be doing plenty in UK and that should be interesting .plenty of beautiful quaint villages there.

  • @snoopenny
    @snoopenny ปีที่แล้ว +837

    The people looking and smiling and just staring is hilarious. They seem so gentle and sweet. Note when Bald held up a wad of money to pay, they took what looked like the exact amount. While I would never go there in a million years, I’m impressed how chill the people are.

    • @bertroost1675
      @bertroost1675 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It's lovely

    • @browchump8764
      @browchump8764 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gentle? Look up the news you'll find out how they threaten all the Minorities there.

    • @holdshiftt2run308
      @holdshiftt2run308 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@raahimkhan6791 What is your point ya jahil?

    • @vasiovasio
      @vasiovasio ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Million Years is Very Optimistic for me! Something like an Infinity is a little bit closer to my opinion! 😂 😂 😂

    • @johnners911
      @johnners911 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      The driver in the last video was so embarassed and tried to refuse a tip because it was too much. The guy was so honest, he was actually haggling for a smaller tip.

  • @KootsD
    @KootsD ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I could tell the rickshaw driver and the kid who mentioned the bazaar across the river both had really good hearts. I love the good natured people who help out travellers. Great vibes. Cheers baldies.

  • @explorer.samrat
    @explorer.samrat ปีที่แล้ว +278

    It's not about the content. Many other channels also have got great Bangladesh travel videos. But, it's about the way Bald presents his videos that make them so enjoyable and worth watching. 😊😊

    • @scientifico
      @scientifico ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He embodies the spirit and glee of the traveller that we wish we all had (unfortunately, we're probably more like his traveling partner

    • @jefffromjersey52
      @jefffromjersey52 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@scientifico I vividly recall my Trips to new Countries when I was in my 20's ,, its THAT Spirit which he NAILS, every time . He is forever YOUNG at Heart ..

    • @srgaming1445
      @srgaming1445 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He embraces the culture and the challenges that come with it wherever he goes. That's what sets him apart. He shows the good, bad, and ugly and has the personality to make it all entertaining.

    • @jefffromjersey52
      @jefffromjersey52 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@srgaming1445 He has an AMAZING Personality ... I honestly think he could do an entire TALK SHOW with ease... the guy is extremely Talented.

    • @SlaterGator
      @SlaterGator ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Straight colonialistic

  • @asantsec6046
    @asantsec6046 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    What an interesting viewpoint of Bangladesh. Every person he encounters seems to want to display the best representation of their country. All the people seem to be helpful, polite, curious, and excited. The wave off was epic! It's great seeing random people coming up to Bald and saying "I'm a subscriber", all across the world.

    • @kaivrock
      @kaivrock ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What a feeling that must be.

    • @michaelfant4052
      @michaelfant4052 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kaivrock For him and he help us to carry with him.

    • @jazzfeline5970
      @jazzfeline5970 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I thought Bald came off as really rude when he barely acknowledged the guy who said he was a subscriber. He didn't even bother turning around to talk to him, and instead just gave a half-assed 'thank you' with his back turned. That rubbed me the wrong way.

    • @ronloc3309
      @ronloc3309 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jazzfeline5970he does a lot of slick shit like that 😂 all you gotta do is pay attention

    • @quanbrooklynkid7776
      @quanbrooklynkid7776 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@ronloc3309yea

  • @robbieandkimberly
    @robbieandkimberly ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Bald, your content has to be by far, the most spontaneous, captivating, and yet informative all and much more. Your love for other cultures is wonderfully pronounced as you share your journeys with us while respecting the culture of the people and make them a very big part of your production. You are amongst my all time favorites! Also enjoy the great laughter mixed within your brilliant way of shooting your content, one of the best by far. Keep up your uniqueness and special way with individuals.
    Blessings Kim from Canada 🙏

  • @MiddleEarthGirl75
    @MiddleEarthGirl75 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    I'm always amused that what Ben considers "no content," I'm just sitting here watching it utterly entertained by everything lol. It's the spontaneity of it all. The only thing I'm missing is a bit better communication as with his other videos, but this still sits nice, with me sipping my coffee and smiling at his experiences as usual.

    • @scotoftheanarchic.7903
      @scotoftheanarchic.7903 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Shall I bring 1 smile to make it a pair and 2 straws for the coffee so we can share ? .. that Rhymes, I'm a poet and I don't know it 😌🙏🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿....

    • @lisalarouge6309
      @lisalarouge6309 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Did Benjamin not see the corrugated metal shop?😆

    • @Jordan-rb28
      @Jordan-rb28 ปีที่แล้ว

      We can't expect him to be fluent in every language and dialect haha, how many languages can you speak in native dialects / accents?

    • @MiddleEarthGirl75
      @MiddleEarthGirl75 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jordan-rb28 No no, I don't mean that. I just mean that it's a bit better if he can talk to the people a bit, or if he can have a translator or a type of guide with him when he goes to places where he doesn't. It would be cool if he got in touch with a subscriber of a place he wants to go to and they can take him around :)
      I'm in Canada. We're forced to take french as a second language in school from kindergarden to grade 10, lol

  • @monztermovies
    @monztermovies ปีที่แล้ว +172

    It’s not possible for a video to give me extreme anxiety and absolute joy at the same time, but Bald delivers on both! 😬❤️

    • @Mister_Skar
      @Mister_Skar ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know exactly what you mean!

    • @Hemant.s
      @Hemant.s ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A mix of “oh god, wtf!!” and “I’d like to experience that”

    • @deathvalleybro9320
      @deathvalleybro9320 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      bald is so charismatic, hes almost magical in how he can interweave in any setting. a genius in his field, which is charm and charisma.

    • @monztermovies
      @monztermovies ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@deathvalleybro9320 couldn’t agree more! 😎

    • @AliciaM5555
      @AliciaM5555 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ikr?! He's very courageous and unflappable in his optimistic nature. It all looks so overwhelming at times!

  • @navdeepgusain3059
    @navdeepgusain3059 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    It's always nice to see locals being so friendly and welcoming...

    • @browchump8764
      @browchump8764 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Look up the news, you'll find out what Hindu's go through.

    • @Takealookat123
      @Takealookat123 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@browchump8764cow spotted

    • @beastvader
      @beastvader ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@browchump8764I think you're confusing that with what Muslims go through at the hands of evil hindutva goons in India.

  • @QueenCeleste2
    @QueenCeleste2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Ben, YOU are the content, whether being led into a corrugated iron shop, or being stared at by the locals. Thank you so very much for these wonderful videos!

    • @Andrew-gx7xu
      @Andrew-gx7xu ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Completely. Well said, thank you Ben.

  • @lefroy1
    @lefroy1 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Having Bald back in the TH-cam fray, is like a breath of fresh air.
    You've been missed my man.

  • @AlejandroMartinez-cl4kk
    @AlejandroMartinez-cl4kk ปีที่แล้ว +95

    The 'random' Argentina flag it is because the Bangladeshi are big football fans! And as I was told by some of them, most support either Argentina or Brazil. During the 2022 World Cup, Bangladeshi fans supported Argentina like no other foreign country! Being Argentinean, this was amazing to see and we are very thankful for it. I hope our national team will go and play in Bangladesh one day (especially before Messi retires), your people deserve it!

    • @davidallenmandal2439
      @davidallenmandal2439 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thank you man. Argentina will always have a special place in our heart.

    • @rougeimg
      @rougeimg ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Man , we have been eagerly waiting to see Argentina Win the world cup. Finally dream came true .

    • @mahinpatwary2727
      @mahinpatwary2727 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You have no idea how much Argentina fans in Bangladesh, I think we have so many Argentina fans then your country population

    • @doge_69
      @doge_69 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You're right, and Argentina is supported more than Brazil. Like it's kind of 60-40 or 65-35 for Argentina-Brazil.

    • @shahmohammadmorshedhassan9910
      @shahmohammadmorshedhassan9910 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your respect

  • @manah2882
    @manah2882 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    That Rickshaw guy was very honest. He even told you that he didn't have any change but later he figure that you'd given him a tip. The district you visited is Chandpur. It's famous for a certain fish that's called Ilish or Hilsha. Ilish is the national fish of Bangladesh. If you have the chance of tasting this fish, do give it a try. There are fancy restaurants that you can visit if you're too scared of getting stomach flu.

    • @movinon1242
      @movinon1242 ปีที่แล้ว

      Meningitis is a few steps worse than a stomach flu

    • @jilbertb
      @jilbertb ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hope it wasn't caught in the same river the dead cow was in?!

    • @manah2882
      @manah2882 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@jilbertb Hilsha is a salt water fish. It only travels towards fresh water to lay eggs. Majority of Hilsha is caught in Padma river. And the dead cow footage was probably shot in Buriganga river. Sadly the river is very much polluted. Though there are fishes in Buriganga, no Hilsha can be found there.

    • @Redstripe921
      @Redstripe921 ปีที่แล้ว

      A normal western tourist would probably get very sick to eat even at the luxury restaurant

    • @doge_69
      @doge_69 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Redstripe921 then there must be something wrong with their digestive system.

  • @oneextra8659
    @oneextra8659 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Muslim greeting and that lovely handshake captured my heart. How he took bald's right hand with his left hand and had a handshake with his paralysed right hand, he can't do it properly anymore,but still he greeted. That was very sweet

  • @Skimbledimble
    @Skimbledimble ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I love sitting back and feeling as if I am experiencing a different culture from my living room. Genuinely one of the best to do this content, if not THE best.

    • @michaelfant4052
      @michaelfant4052 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @jackmorgan2747 and in a quiet sense U thanking the GODS that this is not ur every days Life.

    • @Skimbledimble
      @Skimbledimble ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelfant4052 yes it does have a dual benefit of discovery and appreciation.

    • @WimsicleStranger
      @WimsicleStranger ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelfant4052 Literally everyone that lives in civilized countries are.,..

  • @rickeyferguson5935
    @rickeyferguson5935 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I liked how honest the people are.

  • @Baronovic
    @Baronovic ปีที่แล้ว +93

    It’s always a good day when the big B&B uploads!

    • @victorsamsung2921
      @victorsamsung2921 ปีที่แล้ว

      And see interesting people. I noticed a lot of Bangladeshi in the video have Ginger beards. How funny.

  • @the_whetherman
    @the_whetherman ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I have genuinely not laughed out loud at a video on TH-cam as much as I have watching Bald’s adventures in Bangladesh. This place is wild.

  • @EliasPerez-cf5gp
    @EliasPerez-cf5gp ปีที่แล้ว +28

    "this place has 0 content". Honestly that is the magic of your videos. I get so entertained with watching the boring nothing of other places I would never go in my life and how everyone is as confused as you trying to help you😂 I love it!!

  • @zachl543
    @zachl543 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    You know it's going to be a good day when you catch a new VID from Mr. Bald 🤪. Love being able to travel to different parts of the world while staying right at home!

  • @deathvalleybro9320
    @deathvalleybro9320 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    bald is so charismatic, hes almost magical in how he can interweave in any setting. a genius in his field, which is charm and charisma.

  • @ismail.hossain.62
    @ismail.hossain.62 ปีที่แล้ว +377

    The city you visited is called Chandpur, pronounced like "chad-pur". The park is a tourist attraction because it is situated right beside the confluence of three rivers: Padma, Meghna, and Dakatia. These rivers converge here and flow southward as a single river, eventually emptying into the Bay of Bengal. The other side of the river is called 'Puran Bazar' which translates to 'Old Market'. It was a famous business hub back when the river was the primary way of transportation. At peak monsoon, the triple confluence becomes a dangerous whirlpool. Small boats, even those equipped with engines, often cannot pass by the junction at that time of the year. And yes, the city is renowned for its Hilsa fish. Fish from the southern parts of the country arrive here before being distributed to other regions along with the local catch.

    • @Mionwang
      @Mionwang ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Absolutely riveting mate

    • @Browlie31
      @Browlie31 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      'tourist attraction' 😂😂😂

    • @vut_zarco
      @vut_zarco ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How do you differentiate between the local catch and fish 🐟 from the southern parts?

    • @ismail.hossain.62
      @ismail.hossain.62 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@vut_zarco Well, fish from the southern parts are caught in the sea while the local ones are netted in the rivers. They are slightly different in size, shape, colour, and taste. Fresh-water (river) hilsa are a bit fatter and shorter than salt-water (sea) ones. The local ones are also a bit brighter and may have a light red spot along the middle. They also taste better compared to the salt-water hilsa.

    • @Me_Admin
      @Me_Admin ปีที่แล้ว

      At least ur english is good 👍

  • @flybyw1re123
    @flybyw1re123 ปีที่แล้ว +304

    this dude is a straight legend

  • @mrmisterno1
    @mrmisterno1 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thanks for showing us the places we never want to visit but still want to see ❤

  • @davidkinkaide1467
    @davidkinkaide1467 ปีที่แล้ว +412

    “No meningitis today, thank you. Thank you, maybe later” Now that was pure comedy gold, Ben. Thank you for the good laugh.

    • @gonrossi
      @gonrossi ปีที่แล้ว +25

      That was offensive actually, not funny.

    • @siner2k
      @siner2k ปีที่แล้ว +37

      To you maybe.

    • @johnford9477
      @johnford9477 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @@gonrossi lighten up man

    • @P3trarch
      @P3trarch ปีที่แล้ว +13

      lmaoo that was great.

    • @perfectmazda3538
      @perfectmazda3538 ปีที่แล้ว

      it's simply the truth... i work in an immigration centre and you can't imagine how many diseases immigrants from bangladesh, sri lanka, niger, pakistan, etc carry......... we had to work with gloves and didn't touch any immigrants until they did a check up in a hospital.... there were even people with ebola.....@@gonrossi

  • @MahfuzDiary
    @MahfuzDiary 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you For visited Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩

  • @johnl9635
    @johnl9635 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    You said "no content"...but that girl discovering you on the boat is my all-time favorite moment on your show! You made her month🥰🤩

    • @thesceptic1018
      @thesceptic1018 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The most beautiful moment😂

    • @Koin00
      @Koin00 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Made her month is a bit much maybe her day is fair 😂

    • @dominicdit
      @dominicdit หลายเดือนก่อน

      I bet she is still talking about it to this day.

  • @Ruben15269
    @Ruben15269 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    "and to prove that point, here's a statue.. of a fish" that was hilarious 😂

  • @NedAndre
    @NedAndre ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The content is the experience. You get to feel what it's like as best one can over the internet, and that's far better than another video of another tourist spot.

  • @ifazmahin963
    @ifazmahin963 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Watching my favorite youTuber come to Bangladesh and experiencing our culture makes me so happy, wish I could meet him

  • @TheRealDavi
    @TheRealDavi ปีที่แล้ว +110

    I'm amazed how this guy can can keep me so entertained even when he is only walking in random places. Really the best channel on youtube

    • @FlavortownPD
      @FlavortownPD 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Its the raw footage, the raw commentary, the banter, etc its all authentic it seems. It also nice to see the positive exchanges with strangers in a strange land. Refreshing I would say.

    • @jamesflaherty59
      @jamesflaherty59 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What he does isn't easy either, the 24 hour train journeys, the terrible hotels and the heat in Bangladesh is overwhelming and you can't even trust the water, Ben is a hardcore traveller doing this.

  • @Edescho
    @Edescho ปีที่แล้ว +278

    I'd say this channel is quickly becoming my favorite travel channel, but honestly, at this point, it's simply moved into a league of its own.

    • @richardpreskey7758
      @richardpreskey7758 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@hellooohowareudoingWhat rumours?

    • @horill123
      @horill123 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@hellooohowareudoing Not really rumours when you do the research and see that the evidence is clear as day 🤣 nevertheless, I still watch him because he’s very entertaining

    • @Sniperboy5551
      @Sniperboy5551 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who’s Alan Whicker?

    • @user-wt4gw2bg6m
      @user-wt4gw2bg6m ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@horill123 what did he do ?

    • @horill123
      @horill123 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-wt4gw2bg6m Google it or go on the subreddit dedicated to this (which I’m not gonna name). It’s not my place to share that here so go make your own conclusions, not to mention he has blacklisted a lot of keywords in his channel’s comments which means my comment will just be hidden if I say anything too specific

  • @raymonde4272
    @raymonde4272 ปีที่แล้ว +296

    That cruise looked far more comfortable than the boat in South America. Ben's random curiousity in jumping in a tricycle and asking the driver where are we going rather than giving directions.

    • @terryrobertson111
      @terryrobertson111 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I don't know how he walks around all day without a hat... I would have heat stroke by 10am

    • @joongezm1232
      @joongezm1232 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      The sweat on the bald head reflects the light and heat i guess 😂

    • @CountingStars333
      @CountingStars333 ปีที่แล้ว

      A Rickshaw though I guess it's a tricycle.

    • @Shinojkk-p5f
      @Shinojkk-p5f ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Before the British invasion Bengal was the one of the most Shipbuilding area in the world.

    • @curupa66
      @curupa66 ปีที่แล้ว

      I read tom cruise lmao

  • @XenaC
    @XenaC 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The Mosque is BEAUTIFUL!! Seriously beautiful architecture!

  • @deltahedgeoptions
    @deltahedgeoptions ปีที่แล้ว +22

    What a nightmare! Full respect to Ben, you deserve every penny you make on these videos!!!

    • @Scrial
      @Scrial ปีที่แล้ว +5

      For real, I got anxiety just from watching this.

    • @KDubya-op3mc
      @KDubya-op3mc 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @elizabethcraig5825
    @elizabethcraig5825 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    No matter where you roam, “The king has arrived”. Incredible as always.😊❤

  • @JikuBanik
    @JikuBanik ปีที่แล้ว +12

    16:52 The very best part of the video and I am proud Bangladeshi

  • @hdn4nd
    @hdn4nd ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The “dog having a shit in the river” killed me.

    • @eternalbeing3339
      @eternalbeing3339 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They bathe in that.

    • @MoralesCorner
      @MoralesCorner 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@eternalbeing3339 no they don't

  • @valspringfield3705
    @valspringfield3705 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I don't care where you go...you make it so enjoyable. You were like a king to them and they treated you as such . You were also very gracious and hilarious.

  • @omegarift
    @omegarift ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is def CONTENT, don't underestimate the value these exploration videos bring. It is perspective for many.

  • @raalaa121
    @raalaa121 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    17:00 what a compliment to the Bangladeshi people mate !

  • @The-First-iPhone
    @The-First-iPhone ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're the TH-camr that finds rocks and turns them into diamonds. Unbelievable your spirit is so strong and you turn what would be rough rocks into their inner shining diamond. You deserve all that you have and then some! Thank you for all the content you have provided me over the years.

  • @ms-zy5wl
    @ms-zy5wl ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I was twice in Bangladesh in the eighties and always wanted to make a river cruise like that, but never managed. Great video and a pleasure to watch.

  • @KasimTurkoglu
    @KasimTurkoglu ปีที่แล้ว +37

    You are more than words. Thank you for all you are doing for us .

  • @mdleonkhan7951
    @mdleonkhan7951 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The village side of Bangladesh is indeed peaceful and has beautiful green scenery. It's a great place to connect with nature and experience the tranquility. 🌿🌾

  • @pietrobelli_sw5476
    @pietrobelli_sw5476 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Much love and thank you for the countless hours of entertainment you provide!

  • @adasobluetick1895
    @adasobluetick1895 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Bro travels in the most unique and unusual way! Hats off to you, and lots of love from Bangladesh!

  • @chrisaesculus5520
    @chrisaesculus5520 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    “Sometimes in life you gotta go with the flow, see what happens.” Words to live by.

    • @apophisstr6719
      @apophisstr6719 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This, just make sure your brain isn't shut off during the process.

    • @Eljibby
      @Eljibby ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Literally read this as he hopped onto a bike with a random dude driving it and asks “where are we going?” LMAO

    • @CHINZIG_UK
      @CHINZIG_UK ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That could be either a good or a bad thing.

  • @PeterDonahue-uh4bd
    @PeterDonahue-uh4bd 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Never stop ur show it's so entertaining

  • @myquizzes7228
    @myquizzes7228 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow, I rarely heard anything bad about Bangladesh. I want to visit Bangladesh so much. Love Bangladesh from Indonesia

  • @theambientpost6746
    @theambientpost6746 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Ben, this content is up there with some of the best from your channel. I could go on about what you do and your impact on the world, but that’s boring, so just don’t stop. Bloody marvellous.

  • @guyidelson27
    @guyidelson27 ปีที่แล้ว +276

    I honestly burst out laughing when you flipped the camera and those people just stood there😂😂😂😂
    What a goofy country, feels like a weird Family guy episode

    • @MrFiver1111
      @MrFiver1111 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      That was hilarious, and the fact they didnt even talk after

    • @TobiNightcore
      @TobiNightcore ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Also after he got off the boat. It's like they've never seen a white man before

    • @worklife88
      @worklife88 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Okay, you probably forgot when you looting this is goofy country which by the way used to be wealthiest region in the world

    • @GunAddictAllDay
      @GunAddictAllDay ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah they’re zombies over there

    • @worklife88
      @worklife88 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @Ghost-ms3wi Don't embarrass yourself by saying that England invaded Bengal for tea.Ask the king from where those gems came from in his crown. Looting is the only thing you are good at

  • @GetCrazyXD
    @GetCrazyXD ปีที่แล้ว +14

    that was adorable at 15:10 he tried so hard to figure out the word in English

    • @nathanOyok
      @nathanOyok 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's doing good apparently

  • @peteck007
    @peteck007 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    4:56 I don't know much Bangla but I can figure out what she said here, it's "Dekho Bideshi Manush" which means, "Look a foreigner man".

  • @yjon34
    @yjon34 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    this mans confidence to vlog in the sight of so many eyes is inspiring

    • @vamp3
      @vamp3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know right, sometimes I couldn’t even raise my phone to just take a one photo!!

  • @NASkeywest
    @NASkeywest ปีที่แล้ว +385

    It is insane how you can just hold a wad of cash out and these people take what’s fair and don’t fleece you. It’s actually crazy.

    • @AliciaM5555
      @AliciaM5555 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      For sure! Their integrity puts us westerners to shame. 😕😕

    • @michaelfant4052
      @michaelfant4052 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@AliciaM5555 And this is what the Republican Party would be satisfied America can be......

    • @Kerttis
      @Kerttis ปีที่แล้ว +47

      @@AliciaM5555 what? do you seriously think any business owner in a western country would take more money than they should? wake up lmao

    • @danwiberg3778
      @danwiberg3778 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Do not trust that on your trip

    • @Byepolar619
      @Byepolar619 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@michaelfant4052is that why all democRAT CITIES look just like this ???
      Baltimore, San Fran , Oakland, Chiraq Minneapolis lmfao 😂

  • @judykarey8150
    @judykarey8150 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Bald for your Humorous Banter with the Calm, Friendly folks of Bangladesh. Safe Travels

  • @billcasso5428
    @billcasso5428 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    What do you mean no content? That was excellent! I really love watching you interact with the locals, so much fun, keep it up.

  • @antonbolin1
    @antonbolin1 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Bangladesh seems like a lot of fun, crazy place! Can't wait to visit it!

  • @OsmosisHD
    @OsmosisHD ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Bloody hot outside, all alone at work (everyone is on vacation) and seriously bored.
    Luckily Mr bald decides to upload something! Great timing

  • @brendarooks1697
    @brendarooks1697 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These are the happiest people I've ever seen in your videos.

  • @ChIGuY-town22_
    @ChIGuY-town22_ ปีที่แล้ว +24

    The people were so friendly! I learned a lesson about the people and culture of Bangladesh. Thank you for your hard work, and I hope your stomach feels better.

    • @officialsnufkin
      @officialsnufkin ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If you define friendliness by how much someone stares at you while beaming unnervingly, yes, you're correct

  • @kyletelan6945
    @kyletelan6945 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Your content is second to none!! Thank you so much for going to these places less traveled and showing the rest of us what it is like!! I hope to be able to travel to parts unknown like this one day too!

  • @texaswunderkind
    @texaswunderkind ปีที่แล้ว +11

    6:30 - this might be my favorite bald moment of all time. A crowd just standing and staring. Not attempting to chat or anything. Just watching like he's a performing monkey or something.

  • @shishuahmed6844
    @shishuahmed6844 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for visiting Bangladesh 🇧🇩 ❤️

  • @realDanielAugustine
    @realDanielAugustine ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am so happy you are back in this part of the world. It's interesting to see you interact with the locals and talk about the history of the region.

  • @steboat
    @steboat ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It’s always a good day when there’s more content for you!! Much love for everything you do.

  • @erme5305
    @erme5305 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Absolutely wonderful Ben, love this kind of content. Down to earth, how real life is

  • @drumslapper
    @drumslapper ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The takeaway from your many journeys, the general population are very friendly and respectful. Love this channel.

  • @SimonVega318
    @SimonVega318 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    6:38 lol that's too weird, I would not be able to handle all that staring. The noise, crowdedness, pollution, staring and overall chaos of Bangladesh would be hell for me, they might be friendly people, but I could never visit.

  • @HnEhsanulHaque
    @HnEhsanulHaque ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Really good to know that you visited my birthplace Chandpur..been waiting your channel for about 5 yrs..keep it up and enjoy your travel around the world ben..cheers
    .May Allah bless you and every one of us

  • @biggianthead17
    @biggianthead17 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I cannot believe the amount of noise pollution in Bangladesh. I would go deaf in no time if I lived there. Thank you Mr Bald for showing me a place in the world that I will never visit. I appreciate your sacrifice. Thank you.

  • @BrennenL
    @BrennenL ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SO MANY humorous clips in this video, really enjoyed these last two videos.
    Please, keep the uploads coming, LOL.

  • @TotosCrafts
    @TotosCrafts ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Now I’m really looking forward to a very disgruntled video of Backpacker Ben. Really Love your „two sides of a trip“ videos from the craziest of places everywhere .

  • @johnsimpson6670
    @johnsimpson6670 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I and two others did an overnight river journey 20 years ago. We paid for 3rd class, which meant sleeping with motorbikes, chickens and other people out the back. Even us miserly backpackers decided to upgrade, and found ourselves promoted to shared bunk bed area with other families, but no chickens. Cabin area had a massive rotating fan, and was next to one of the ferry's toilets. The smell that the fan politely wafted in for us was most sobering to say the least.
    Quite an enjoyable journey, and yes we were well observed throughout.

  • @czechcrusader6461
    @czechcrusader6461 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    Its crazy how hectic India and Bangladesh are, I honestly cant imagine living there. Thank you for the content, S tier as always.

    • @parassharma7800
      @parassharma7800 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      India isnt hectict as this. India is much much better than this!

    • @AugustusoftheEast
      @AugustusoftheEast ปีที่แล้ว +94

      ​@@parassharma7800 by better you mean people defecating in public
      Then sure 😂

    • @skillet9268
      @skillet9268 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@parassharma7800please don't give false information...

    • @advancedsoul1511
      @advancedsoul1511 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      It depends on where you live in Bangladesh mate. There are really beautiful places in Bangladesh (after all it's the largest delta in the world with the largest mangrove forest inhabited by bengal tigers and the longest unbroken beach called cox's bazar) and there are places like Dhaka ( most crowded city on earth). Dhaka is the black sheep of the country, and does not represent the country in any form.

    • @Charlie1776_
      @Charlie1776_ ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Learn to spell before you criticize another country.

  • @TheIOctane
    @TheIOctane ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You said 0 content but honestly the kindness of these people is the content! enjoying this one

  • @alexanderswistak1778
    @alexanderswistak1778 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Great to have him back uploading videos!

  • @phil9256
    @phil9256 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can't describe how content I am sitting here on a Friday night watching a new video from Bald.

  • @anindowmohsin1886
    @anindowmohsin1886 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Bengali-American from NYC here. Thanks for visiting BD Ben! (flag) -The Argentina and Brazil national football teams have a unique almost religious following in BD.

  • @janetbarkwith
    @janetbarkwith 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You're a better man than I, gunga din! To coin a phrase. Humidity, heat, filth, out of the park noise, chaos, masses of people (and thank goodness we don't have smelly-vision!) - I'd die in three seconds flat! Kudos to you my man, for doing this, so I don't have to!

  • @hiramabiff2017
    @hiramabiff2017 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    The sheer brass balls/humour and sense of adventure from B&B makes him so addictive to watch. Personally, hell would freeze over before I would consider Bangladesh/India/Pakistan as places I would ever want to visit, but B&B just takes it all in his stride and never fails to entertain us.

    • @AT-tw8lf
      @AT-tw8lf ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yea it takes lots of courage to roam freely the Indian subcontinent, probably bald still have those old British genes of explorer.

    • @hiramabiff2017
      @hiramabiff2017 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I would just be annoying to them as a visitor. Asking for cleanliness and hygienic food to eat that doesn't make it feel like the world falling out your arse hole 5mns after eating it would just be something they could not achieve .....@@sophianaqvi3697

    • @ahtheh
      @ahtheh ปีที่แล้ว

      Just go to the Maldives, you'll meet more than enough Bangladeshi people there.

    • @akeithing1841
      @akeithing1841 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He reminds me how huge and weird and beautiful the world is.

    • @hiramabiff2017
      @hiramabiff2017 ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally agree. @@akeithing1841

  • @vladimirivanov4785
    @vladimirivanov4785 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Most of the cases I am putting comments when I want to criticize someone but this one is exception. You are one of the best bloggers in the tube, your content is top notch and I really like to see how tru the years you get more humble and reduce the sarcastic UK behaviour. Many people have no idea and will not stay even one hour in that places especially Bangladesh but your approach and behaviour with the locals is great. Keep ongoing with your work we all appreciate it. Cheers pal!

  • @Nordicsmith
    @Nordicsmith ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hahaha 6:30 was gold! You just turned the camera around and had a whole crowd looking at you sitting down.

  • @chriseads7133
    @chriseads7133 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love these reveals when you bring in your sometimes travel mates. They're always so fun. Cracked up when I saw Backpacker Ben.

  • @marshayame
    @marshayame ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The surprise introductions of Ben always crack me up

  • @cgrim217
    @cgrim217 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Always a pleasure when I see he has uploaded , all his videos are great however I’m missing the Slavic world maybe some day he will return many different Slavic countries to go to

  • @masum6838
    @masum6838 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I am your subscriber also..from Bangladesh... And right now i am your big fan...i have seen several experience from you..