Covered with advert and political posters, this community-built Shaheed Minar in the capital’s Dayaganj area lies in a dilapidated state. Locals said the tribute to the Language Movement martyrs deserves more respect. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Rashed Shumon
Once an important waterway in South Keraniganj, the Shuvadda Canal now barely resembles a canal. Unregulated dumping has reduced it to a landfill. A glimmer of hope emerged yesterday as the government launched a re-excavation initiative, starting from the Jhaubari Bridge area. This photo was taken on the same day near the Twin Bridges. Photo: Prabir Das
Heavy traffic congestion grip the Shahbagh area yesterday afternoon as students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) block the busy intersection to press home their three-point demand. Photo: Amran Hossain
Workers in unison carry a hefty log up the bank of the Buriganga, freshly delivered from Swarupkathi in Barishal. The timber is primarily used for door frames and high-end furniture. Labourers typically earn Tk 700-1,000 a day for the demanding task. The photo was taken yesterday in the Aganagar area of Keraniganj.
Photo: Prabir Das
