There was a significant presence of police and army personnel outside the Communist Party of Bangladesh office yesterday as security measures were heightened in response to an expatriate online activist’s call to take over the party office. Photo: Anisur Rahman

Since January last year, the Dhaka Elevated Expressway project has been plagued by slow progress and work stoppages. The setbacks stem from various issues, such as ownership disputes among the private partners and protests by environmentalists against the construction of a ramp at Panthakunja Park. The photo was taken yesterday near the capital’s Hatirjheel area. Photo: Anisur Rahman

Plumes of smoke rising from the burning mountain of garbage at the Aminbazar landfill, covering the surrounding environment with toxic fumes. Although the site is located on the outskirts of the capital, people living as far as Mohammadpur often complain of the smell and fumes. Photo: Palash Khan