Sand traders have encroached upon the Shitalakhya in the Ichakhali area of Narayanganj’s Rupganj upazila, narrowing down the width of the river. Although the authorities set up demarcation pillars along the river, their efforts to protect it from encroachers have been in vain. A demarcation pillar is seen next to the arm of an excavator. The photo was taken on Saturday. Photo: Anisur Rahman

Retail traders buying winter vegetables from the Karwan Bazar wholesale market early in the morning yesterday. Vegetables from all over the country arrive at the Karwan Bazar market, from where they go out to the rest of the capital. PHOTO: ANISUR RAHMAN