Despite having waited since 5:00am, a group of labourers for hire leave Mohammadpur Town Hall Market after failing to find any work. They said work has been difficult to find these days. With their hopes of earning dashed, they wondered how they would provide food to their families. The photo was taken from Manik Mia Avenue around 11:30am yesterday. Photo: Prabir Das

Gulistan’s bustling sidewalks are lined with stalls offering winter wear at relatively lower prices. People from limited-income groups rely on these shops for their seasonal clothing needs. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Palash Khan

The Martyred Intellectuals’ Memorial in the capital’s Rayerbazar. The monument was designed by architects Farid U Ahmed and Jami Al Shafi to honour the luminaries who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence. Photo: Rashed Shumon

Visitors stroll through the “Art of Resistance” exhibition at The Daily Star Centre, launched yesterday to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and Human Rights Day. The artworks on display are about challenging injustice, promoting equality, and inspiring social change. Photo: Prabir Das