Workers unloading salt from a boat on Gulzar canal in Chattogram city’s Majhirghat area. Waste thrown into the canal from factories, markets, and homes ultimately ends up in the Karnaphuli river, polluting both the water bodies. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Rajib Raihan

A police vehicle in flames in Khulna city’s Gallamari area yesterday evening after a clash broke out there between police and quota reform protesters. The clash left a cop dead and at least 10 other people injured. Photo: Collected