North-east Bangladesh looks completely different from the rest of the country: rolling tea gardens, clear hill rivers coming down from the Meghalaya hills and seasonal wetlands that become inland seas in the monsoon.
Locations
- Srimangal tea estates — endless green rows, tea pickers at work and estate factories (estate permission needed).
- Lawachara National Park — tropical forest and the famous railway line through the trees.
- Ratargul swamp forest — trees standing in water, filmed from small boats in the wet season.
- Jaflong & Bisnakandi — stone collectors and clear rivers at the border hills.
- Tanguar Haor — vast wetland with floating villages and migratory birds.
Notes
- Some border-area locations restrict drone use; I confirm before flying.
- Swamp forest and haor footage is best in or just after the monsoon; tea gardens look best from spring to autumn.
Frequently asked questions
Do we need permission to film inside a tea estate?
Yes. Tea estates are private property; I arrange permission with estate management in advance.