A group of students throwing colours on the occasion of Holi of the Hindu community at the Jagannath Hall of Dhaka University yesterday. The festival of colours, signifying the victory of good over evil, was celebrated across the country. Photo: Anisur Rahman

STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL: The Buriganga river, once a vital lifeline for trade and transportation, now stands as a testament to the devastating consequences of mindless pollution, with its brackish waters bearing witness to years of pollution. Industrial discharge, sewage, and rampant plastic pollution have devastated aquatic biodiversity and the overall ecosystem. The lone heron carefully treading on floating debris highlights the relentless struggle of wildlife to survive in an increasingly uninhabitable environment. The photo taken recently underscores the urgent need for sustainable solutions to combat pollution and restore one of Bangladesh’s most iconic rivers. PHOTO: RASHED SHUMON

Shoppers checking out clothes at a holiday market in front of Motijheel Ideal School in the capital. This market, which sits every Friday, is bustling with customers as Eid approaches. Prices of products are relatively low here. The photo was taken around 11:30am yesterday. Photo: Prabir Das

Bangladesh Mahila Parishad yesterday held a rally in front of the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital. They pointed to the recent rise in incidents of rape and gender-based violence throughout the country, particularly the incidents of children being raped. Speakers at the protest demanded that the interim government take immediate action to bring this situation under control. Afterwards, they marched towards the Jatiya Press Club, before ending it at their Shegunbagicha office. Photo: Anisur Rahman

Spring has brought a delightful surprise to Jahangirnagar University -- hundreds of Lesser Whistling Ducks have returned to the Transport Lake. Thanks to an ecological restoration project that repleshined their crucial food source, the lake is once again teeming with these migratory birds. Photo: Auritro Sattar