Monsoon moments at Hatirjheel

Hatirjheel, the popular spot for recreation of the Dhaka dwellers, assumes different looks at different times. The monsoon leaves the sky with refreshing beauty that can be best captured from the location.

Either moonlit or not, night is generally attractive in the lake area. Gust of wind or heavy rainfall brings a different look. The enlivened greenery during the rainy season is a relief to the eye.

Flowers and birds along with colourful insects can be found in the area. The reflection of the sky at different times pleases the visitors coming to the area everyday.

Prothom Alo's Nusrat Nowrin captured beauty of the area at different moments recently.

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

A myna perched on the electric cable just after a brief spell of rain is over. Behind the bamboo leaves clouds are seen to gather in the sky again for the next spell of rain. 

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

Bright purple jarul are soaked by the monsoon rain in Hatirjheel area. The lake is surrounded by various flower plants including jarul, krishnochura, kadam, hijol, cherry and so on.

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

The lady bugs have pecked on the leaves of the herb grown abundant in the area.

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

The bright blue aparajita blooms add to the beauty of the monsoon beauty in the area

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

Two boys run on the bridge on the water body during a heavy rainfall.

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

The sky is clear during the rainy season. A boat sails in the late, white clouds are seen above.

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

The evening star is seen on the sky above Hatirjheel on 11 July. The reflection of the lights in the buildings on the bank is in the water.

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

A woman walks on the bridge on Hatirjheel after a heavy rainfall leaves a clear bright sky.

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

Flowers are seen on a flyover in the area.

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

Clouds in the sky on a July morning.

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

Clouds gathered in the sky on a July afternoon.

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Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

A bicycle kept against a tree by the lake.

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Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

Dusk is quite an attraction in Hatirjheel.

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Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

Wild flowers bloom by the lake.

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

Two men on the flyover as the moon just appeared in the sky in the evening.

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

A boy falls off his bicycle in the excessive rain.

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

Sunset captured from the bank of Hatirjheel.

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

The authorities have planted different flower plants around the lake.

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

As the night falls, lights of different shades are lit across several bridges on the lake. Visitors love to see the colours changing from time to time.

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

The cafe on the lake, Cafe Jheel Meal, is generally crowded throughout the day. As it is morning, the restaurant is silent and empty.

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

The golden rays of the setting sun from behind the piles of cloud are seen reflected on the water.

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

People enjoy bathing in the fresh monsoon rain on the bridge over the lake.

Photo: Nusrat Nowrin
Photo: Nusrat Nowrin

A man sleeps under the shade of a tree in a hot day.