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Sylhet has one of the highest percentages of migrating Bangladeshis
-- over 90% of Bangladeshis in Britain are from Sylhet
-- and they maintain strong family ties...
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..which often shows itself in money being poured back into Bangladesh.
Much of this money stays in the family and is seen in opulent homes, sometimes
only occupied when the émigré returns for frequent visits.
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Most people do not fall into this category, so the majority
live in far more humble situations.
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Vast numbers live in houses made of bamboo sheeting covered in
sun-hardened mud, with tin or thatched roofs, while some transient workers
live in makeshift tents.
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| Humble homes come with humble amenities - most do not have washing
facilities (or toilets) though they may have their own well for drinking
water. Other water needs are met by the communal pool - where clothes,
kitchen ware and bodies are washed! |
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As in most economies, many village people flock to the cities,
where even the lowest housing is beyond the means of some.
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