Dozens of shops occupy the road in front of Tejgaon College, severely obstructing vehicular and pedestrian movement in an area that is already busy all day due to its proximity to the Farmgate exit ramp of the elevated expressway and the metro station. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Anisur Rahman

Two female workers use their bare hands to remove impurities from a pile of powdered coal, which will later be used for incense stick production. Powdered coal contains harmful substances and handling it without proper protection poses serious health risks. For their hazardous labour, they receive a meagre daily wage of Tk 200-250. The photo was taken yesterday from the Zero Point area in Khulna city. Photo: Habibur Rahman

Traffic jams on Mirpur Road in the Kalyanpur area have become a daily occurrence, with nearly half of the road cordoned off for underground electric line work. The road has been in this disarray for almost two weeks, exacerbating public suffering. Photo: Rashed Shumon

Babui (Baya Weaver) birds building nests in a palm tree in the Darusha area of Rajshahi yesterday. These skilled little birds craft their homes using natural materials like mud, clay, and fibers -- much like true artists of nature. Photo: Azahar Uddin