Traders moving rice grains from one boat to another at the floating rice market on the Sandhya river in Barishal’s Banaripara upazila. Different varieties of rice arrive at this 200-year-old market from Bhola, Patuakhali, Pirojpur and more. These are sold on Saturdays and Tuesdays from 7:00am to 12:00pm. Local traders buy the grains at Tk 900 to Tk 1,300 per maund. The photo was taken recently. PHOTO: TITU DAS

These motorcyclists ride on the Barishal-Dhaka highway without wearing helmets. Such actions increase the risk of fatalities in case of accidents. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Titu Das

Launches remain docked at Sadarghat terminal. Vessel movement has been suspended as a precaution due to cyclone Remal, which made landfall yesterday. Photo: Prabir Das