Pedestrians cover their faces to avoid inhaling dust while crossing the Postogola-Narayanganj road at Taltola in Pagla yesterday. A cloud of dust hangs over the area almost constantly and it worsens during the dry season. Photo: Palash Khan

Sacks of radish, cauliflower, pointed gourd, and other winter vegetables from early harvests await transport at Naohata market in Rajshahi’s Paba upazila yesterday, signalling winter is not far away. Customers there complained that retail prices remain much higher compared to wholesale despite improved supply. Photo: Azahar Uddin