A policeman hauls away five unauthorised battery-powered rickshaws near Shyamoli on Mirpur Road in the capital. These unregulated three-wheelers, although banned on city streets over safety concerns, are a source of livelihood for drivers and an affordable mode of transport for many commuters. Photo: Palash Khan

Two bus helpers blocked two lanes of traffic on a busy road in Gulistan during a quarrel over which of their buses nearby passengers would board. The altercation halted vehicles behind them, though traffic in other lanes continued. A traffic police officer intervened and broke up the scuffle when it turned physical. Photo: Amran Hossain

MONSOON BLOOMS … A young vendor arranges burflowers, locally known as Kadam Phool, for sale at the TSC area of Dhaka University. Always in high demand during the monsoon, each flower is being sold for Tk 15–20. The photo was taken yesterday. PHOTO: PRABIR DAS