Candidates outside the Arts Building of Dhaka University after sitting for the entrance examinations for undergraduate programmes under B unit (Arts, Law, and Social Science). The photo was taken yesterday around 12:30pm. Photo: Rashed Shumon

Low water levels in the Sangu river force boats to navigate cautiously through the Raja Pathor (Boro Pathor) area of Tindu in Bandarban. Residents of Thanchi, Remakri, and Bormodak, who rely on river transport, are suffering as a result. One of the major reasons behind this is increasing deforestation and the illegal extraction of stones from streams that feed the river. Photo: Mong Sing Hai Marma

Hawkers occupy a lion’s share of this street near the Dhaka Trade Centre building in the capital’s Gulistan, leaving only a narrow strip for traffic. As a result, passing this 150-meter section can cost commuters up to 20 minutes. The photo was taken yesterday around 1:30pm. Photo: Palash Khan