Farmers transport Aus paddy through village canals by boat after harvesting it from the wetlands in Barakula village of Narail. This year’s harvest, which can be used to produce various kinds of rice, is being sold for Tk 1,000–1,100 per maund. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Habibur Rahman
Sediment buildup near the Shah Amanat Bridge on the Karnaphuli river has triggered a serious navigability issue. In response, authorities have been conducting an extended dredging campaign to restore the river’s depth. However, the dredged sand is now being stockpiled at an illegal depot near the bridge and is reportedly being sold illegally. The photo was taken yesterday.
PHOTO: RAJIB RAIHAN
Makeshift shops selling fresh produce stand perilously close to a railway line, where passing trains come within inches of the stalls and vendors. A single misstep by anyone nearby could cause a tragic accident. The photo was taken at Malibagh in Dhaka yesterday. Photo: Palash Khan
Residents suffer greatly navigating the Sarat Chandra Chakraborty Road in Armanitola, Old Dhaka, yesterday when only a brief spell of rain completely flooded the road plagued by poor drainage. Photo: Rashed Shumon
