The image depicts a nighttime cityscape of Dhaka, Bangladesh, observed from an elevated perspective in the Panthapath area, with a general northeast orientation

The image depicts a nighttime cityscape of Dhaka, Bangladesh, observed from an elevated perspective in the Panthapath area, with a general northeast orientation. The dark, unfeatured night sky occupies the upper half of the frame. In the foreground, the dark, angular architectural elements of a building's upper facade are visible, from which the photograph appears to have been taken. A white-framed, translucent skylight structure is partially visible at the lower right. The midground features a wide, multi-lane urban road illuminated by numerous streetlights, creating bright pools of light on the asphalt and surrounding foliage. The road is lined with mature trees, their canopies appearing dark against the artificial light sources. Traffic is present, with vehicles discernible by their illuminated headlights and taillights. On the left side of the road, a vibrant open-air market is active, characterized by brightly lit stalls, some with red canopies, and clusters of indistinct figures indicating pedestrian presence. On the right side of the road, multiple white vehicles are parked beneath a red, illuminated canopy structure. The background consists of prominent multi-story buildings. To the far left, a large building displays distinctive vertical strip lighting in blue, yellow, red, and white, identifiable as the Bashundhara City Shopping Complex. Centrally, a tall, slender building is under active construction, evidenced by its exposed structure, illuminated work lights, and a prominent tower crane positioned at its summit. To the right of the construction site, a complex of modern, multi-story buildings, likely commercial or residential, exhibits numerous illuminated windows. One building in this complex features decorative green and red lights strung vertically along its lower facade.