A boatman struggles to navigate through the thick water hyacinths clogging the entrance to the Buriganga Adi (old) channel. Despite the inconvenience, many residents of Kamrangirchar and Zinzira choose the boat ride from Old Dhaka as it is cheaper than road travel. The photo was taken yesterday from Dhaka’s Islambagh.
Photo: Palash Khan
Right under the noses of the guardians of the law, rows of motorcycles are illegally parked on a pavement next to rows of “no parking” cones in front of the Detective Branch office on Mintu Road in the capital yesterday.
Photo: Amran Hossain
A man crosses a trench dug for installing underground power lines at Tikkapara of the capital’s Mohammadpur. Locals said the work has been going on for around 25 days, putting them in significant trouble. The photo was taken yesterday.
Photo: Prabir Das
