Rowers race each other, hoping to take the lead in this “nouka baich” (boat race). This traditional race, which has been taking place for over 200 years, is being held on the Ghaghar River in Kaliganj, Gopalganj, as part of Lakshmi Puja celebrations. Hundreds of spectators, of all ages, gather from nearby villages to watch this race. The photo was taken yesterday. PHOTO: HABIBUR RAHMAN

A nurse attends to Rozina, a dengue patient from the capital’s Khilgaon, at Mugda Medical College Hospital yesterday. The homemaker, who is expecting her second child in December, was admitted to the hospital four days ago. Photo: Prabir Das

Sand has been illegally dumped on agricultural land to develop plots for housing projects in Khulna’s Batiaghata area. Dumping of sand on arable land and filling up marshland and canals with sand in and around this area have been going on for about two decades to implement some 130 unauthorised housing projects. This has led to loss of farmland and increased waterlogging in Khulna city and its surrounding areas. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Habibur Rahman

With the tourist season setting off, people flock to Bholaganj Sada Pathor in Sylhet on weekends and holidays. This spot is famous for beautiful stones, crystal clear water, and green mountains. Those involved in the tourism industry are upbeat about their business. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Sheikh Nasir

Potters lay out freshly-made clay pots in the sun to dry. They make various items for daily use with clay and sell them for Tk 10-120 per piece. The photo was taken from the Silimpur area in Khulna’s Dighalia upazila yesterday. PHOTO: HABIBUR RAHMAN

Thousands of farmers across Feni were devastated by the recent flood between August 16-26 following heavy rains and onrush of upstream water from Tripura. Photo: MOSTAFA SHABUJ