Relatives of enforced disappearance victims yesterday gathered near the Mayer Daak office in the capital’s Shaheenbagh, protesting their exclusion from the Aynaghar visits. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, accompanied by some survivors, media personnel, and others, yesterday visited the secret detention centres in three places in Dhaka. PHOTO: PRABIR DAS

A train from Dhaka is heading north after crossing the newly built Jamuna Railway Bridge. Bangladesh Railway is operating passenger trains over the country’s longest dedicated railway bridge on a trial basis. The 4.8km double line dual gauge bridge is expected to be opened formally on March 18. The photo was taken from the bridge’s west zone in Sirajganj. Photo: Star

A RIVER RUNS BLACK. A vessel plying through the black waters of the Buriganga yesterday. The trail of foam it leaves behind is a sign of pollutants that slowly poisoned the river for decades. Due to continuous dumping of waste materials from factories and households, Buriganga, once the lifeline of Dhaka, has now become one of the most polluted rivers. The photo was taken from the Postogola Bridge. Photo: Palash Khan

HERALDING SPRING. The vibrant blossoms of the Palash tree, nestled beside the playground at Barishal University, spread their enchanting beauty along the roadside. Their golden petals sway in the gentle breeze, turning the ordinary path into a picturesque haven of charm and grace. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Titu Das