Ignoring health regulations, medical waste is being burnt in the open near Tejgaon truck stand in the capital. Such actions pollute the air, contributing to respiratory diseases like asthma, pneumonia, and lung cancer. The photo was taken on Thursday. Photo: Prabir Das
A man crawling through a small opening in a road divider to get across the Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar’s Hemayetpur, putting himself and the other road users at risk. Although a footbridge, not in picture, is located just about 60 metres away, many pedestrians still choose to jaywalk. The photo was taken on Thursday.
Photo: Palash Khan
Unplanned and unregulated development of residential and factory buildings in the low-lying area of Fatulla, Narayanganj, has caused waterlogging. Many of the buildings can only be accessed via bamboo bridges. The area, which lacks proper drainage, remains flooded almost throughout the year, and the stagnant water gets polluted. The photo was taken recently.
Photo:
Rashed Shumon
These horses are a staple at the weekly haat bazar in Fulchhari Ghat of Gaibandha. Traders from various areas in the region arrive at the ghat early in the morning and off-load their products using these horse-driven carts. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Mostafa Shabuj
Sabita Rani Pal applies the final touches to these clay idols in preparation for Kartik Puja today. These clay idols are sold for anywhere between Tk 30-500 depending on the size. The photo was taken from the Charaicha village in Barishal Sadar upazila recently. Photo: Titu Das
Workers recycle plastic bottles at this plant in Hazaribagh without any safety equipment. Without protective eye-wear, gloves and masks, these women risk their health in the recycling process. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Palash Khan
