In the scorching heat of Bhadra, a pigeon quenches its thirst from a pipeline. Yesterday, Sylhet recorded 35°C, which felt like 43°C. The photo was taken at Sylhet Railway Station. Photo: Sheikh Nasir

Construction materials have been left piled up for over two years around the Bosila Puratan Government Primary School, disrupting students’ regular activities. The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority has been conducting development work along the river boundary in Mohammadpur’s Bosila area for more than four years. The photo was taken recently. PHOTO: RASHED SHUMON

Fishermen return from the Bay of Bengal after a good catch. They go to sea twice a day in small boats but face difficulties at other times of the year due to various reasons, including fishing bans. During the monsoon, however, they are managing good catches, with daily earnings ranging from Tk 1,200 to 5,000 by selling fish. The photo was taken at Rani Rashmoni Ghat in Chattogram city recently. Photo: Rajib Raihan

Setting tyres on fire, members of Gono Odhikar Parishad demonstrated at Paltan intersection yesterday afternoon, protesting the attack on party President Nurul Haque Nur. The protest caused severe traffic congestion in the area. Photo: Palash Khan

The Gulshan-1 intersection sees chaotic traffic and jaywalking despite an automatic signal system for vehicles and pedestrians. Drivers illegally turn towards Kamal Ataturk Avenue, forcing police to put up a rope barrier, while pedestrians cross even on green signals. The result: gridlock. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Prabir Das