HUMANS OF BANGLADESH

Photograph: Javed Miandad

Mr. Iqbal has been working in the Fire Service Department for about a year. His is posted at the Lalbagh fire brigade. I've noticed him before and always found him standing -- looking aloof in his uniform -- in front of a fire truck.
I have never approached him though; I think his menacing mustache intimidates me. Eventually I mustered up enough courage to approach him and ask if I could take his photograph. He seemed quite willing and posed for it. We didn't talk further. His superior called him and our conversation ended.