Students of Willes Little Flower School and College, along with volunteers of the Bangladesh National Cadet Corps, assist police officials (not in photo) managing the traffic in the capital’s Kakrail intersection yesterday afternoon. On October 22, the government announced its plans to formally include 300 students in the city’s traffic management system. PHOTO: ANISUR RAHMAN

With umbrellas in hand, a group of friends strolls through the monsoon rain, while sharing laughter and moments of joy. Due to the impact of the approaching cyclone “Dana” -- expected to make landfall in India early today -- many parts of Bangladesh, including the capital, experienced rainfall and gusty winds yesterday. The photo was taken in the TSC area on Dhaka University campus. Photo: Anisur Rahman

Abdul Gofur and Dolly Akhter tend to their two children in the dengue ward of Mugda Medical College Hospital yesterday. Maimuna, 5, and Tamzid, 3, tested positive four days back and have been in the hospital since. Both parents are now staying in the hospital to look after their children. Photo: Anisur Rahman