A young patron of this year’s Ekushey Boi Mela walks through the fair with a bag full of books in hand. True to its tradition, the Boi Mela remains an event that appeals to all ages. The photo was taken at Suhrawardy Udyan yesterday. Photo: Palash Khan

People crowd this TCB truck opposite the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation in Tejgaon yesterday. With rising price of daily essentials, such facilities have become a beacon of hope for lower-income groups. Even so, the limited number of goods available often means many people are eventually turned away from these trucks, after waiting for hours, without being able to purchase anything. Photo: Anisur Rahman

Two Shaliks feed on the nectar of a Shimul flower in Khulna. With the arrival of spring, nature gradually shakes off the dull shades of winter and reveals the vibrant colours of the new season. This photo was captured yesterday in the Amvita village of the Terokhada upazila. Photo: Habibur Rahman

Protesters injured in the July uprising block the Shahbagh intersection yesterday, demanding rehabilitation and compensation from the government. Photo: Rashed Shumon