This part of Hatirjheel opposite the FDC in the capital is covered in water hyacinths, thanks to sheer neglect of the authorities. This has become a breeding site for mosquitos, a major concern for the city dwellers. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Anisur Rahman

Farmers unloading vegetables from boats at Chorar Bazar in Sylhet’s Kanaighat upazila. Since independence, this vegetable market operates from winter till monsoon. Growers from across the region bring all kinds of veggies on boats to sell them to wholesale traders, who then send the produce to markets across Sylhet and Dhaka. Vegetables worth at least Tk 4-5 lakh are sold here every day. The photo was taken recently. PHOTO: SHEIKH NASIR