Several thousand residents of the Bhabadaha area in Jashore district suffer for nearly six months every year due to flooding by the Mukteshwari, Teka, Sree and Hori rivers, which have become shallow because of siltation over the years. As the rivers cannot drain the floodwater, mobility remains a challenge in the area for a long time. The problem also affects education and farming greatly. Photo: Habibur Rahman

Despite the obvious safety hazards, overloaded trucks on hilly roads is common in Dighinala of Khagrachhari. Such disregard for safety often leads to vehicles tipping to one side and tragedies. The photo was taken from the upazila’s Larma Square bazar yesterday. Photo: Rajib Raihan

Vehicles having trouble on Atis Dipankar Road in Malibagh. The road, which was already in bad shape, has now become almost impassable due to further damage caused after heavy rains. Photo: Rashed Shumon