The 13 Types of People you See on the Streets of Dhaka in Uber’s Recent Video 

In the last six months, as Dhaka is warming up to the multinational taxi service Uber; the company launched a promotional video attempting to be a ’friend‘ in need to the Dhakaities. The beautifully made video tries to portray the four-hundred year old city from an optimistic angle. The half-yearly report card of Uber might not be very impressive considering some hiccups they have faced in the beginning, but this video will surely do wonders for their brand image. Read on to know about the protagonists of the video- the everyday people we come across in this busy city of 1.7 crore population.

Sleepy children

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In the wee hours of the morning, the little boy is seen going to school dozing off on his father’s motorbike.

The newly married couple

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Sparks flying, the couple is enjoying their moment together in the car. Her blissful blush says it all.

The one who loves taking selfies

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Out and about with the daylight perfect for photos, we see the selfie enthusiast making full use of the bright day

The bearded guy on the bus

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The smile on his face could mean two things; either he has read a funny article or received a sweet message from someone dear-a moment you will often come across if you are a frequent traveller by bus.

The smart chauffeur

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Hundreds of young and middle aged men are earning a good salary and dreaming of a better tomorrow. Thanks to Uber and a few other taxi services, this sector is witnessing a rise in the numbers of professionals who understand the importance of maintaining traffic rules and road safety.

The feeding-mother

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A smiling mother who is busy feeding her baby is a thing of joy.

The contemplating guitarist

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This hunky guitarist roaming on the streets of Dhaka with the instrument on his back shows his connection with music as they express their thoughts through melodies.

The tough haggler

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This girl shopping from the local grocery market embodies the many dynamic roles women play on a daily basis.

A group of singers at TSC

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The enchanting night life of Dhaka is portrayed through this group of boys singing at the bustling TSC in the Dhaka University campus.

The happy love birds

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Young lovers speeding on the roads of Hatirjheel; her flowing tresses look beautiful but we would be more impressed had she worn a helmet.

The father-son duo

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What else could have been more fun than enjoying the rain, sitting on your dad’s shoulder? We wish every child has a beautiful childhood like this.

The late-at-work lady

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Yes, girls do play instrumental roles at workplaces and gone are the days when only men used to come home late. This tech savvy lady using the Uber app to go back home shows that the country is on the right track to become digitally progressive.

The friendly bunch

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One girl hanging out with two boys might not be a safe option even for the leading cities of the neighbouring country. In ours, as the video shows, girls can freely commute in the city.

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