Fishermen catching jatka (hilsa fry) using nets at Tulatoli point in the Meghna sanctuary in Bhola Sadar upazila although a two-month ban on fishing, which began from March 1, is on. The ban is imposed to increase the production of hilsa. Those who violate the ban can be sentenced to a maximum of two years imprisonment and fined Tk 5,000. The photo was taken on Saturday. Photo: Monir Uddin Anik
Dhaka police began installing wheel-locking traps at entry points of key roads yesterday to stop rickshaws from causing traffic jams on major thoroughfares. The photo shows a rickshaw stuck on one such trap installed near Ramna Police Station on Shaheed Captain Mansur Ali Sarani. Photo: Prabir Das
Workers of Apparel Plus Eco Ltd in Gazipur demonstrating in front of Labour Bhaban in the capital’s Bijaynagar yesterday, demanding payment of three-month arrears and Eid bonus. Photo: Prabir Das
A craftsman busy embroidering a Benarasi saree with colourful patterns, beads, and stones on a wooden frame. As Eid draws closer, artisans are working day and night to deliver their products, which are currently in high demand. The photo was taken at Ambagan Bihari Colony of Chattogram city recently. Photo: Rajib Raihan
