With not enough high-ground shelters available in Charpatta union in Bhola’s Daulatkhan upazila, these buffalos are forced to stand in rising Meghna waters during low pressure and high tide, sometimes even being swept away. Buffalo farmers say most elevated areas are already occupied, leaving their herds vulnerable. The photo was taken recently. PHOTO: MONIR UDDIN ANIK

Eighth-grader Fatema Sayria Prerona, right, returned to Milestone School & College in Uttara’s Diabari yesterday for the first time since the jet crash. She was there to retrieve the schoolbag of her younger brother, who is currently receiving treatment for burn injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Seeing her arrive, a friend offers words of comfort. Photo: Amran Hossain

Demanding a society free from extortion, drugs and terrorism, students, teachers and locals bring out a procession in the capital’s Mohamamdpur area yesterday. The programme was held under the banner of “Mohammadpur-Adabor Combined Teachers’ Association”. The photo was taken in Town Hall area. Photo: Prabir Das