The century-old paddle steamer PS Mahsud, newly renovated with modern facilities and safety features, will be officially relaunched on the Dhaka-Barishal route on November 15 as a tourist service. Built in 1928 during the British colonial period, the vessel stands as one of Bangladesh’s oldest and most iconic paddle steamers. The photo was taken from the Buringanga Bridge-2 in the capital’s Babu Bazaar yesterday. PHOTO: PALASH KHAN

Fishermen prepare their nets and boats at Fishery Ghat in the port city yesterday, ready to sail into the Bay of Bengal as the 22-day fishing ban ends at midnight. Photo: Star

Rows of trucks have been parked illegally along this entire stretch of road near the Samakal and Channel 24 offices in Tejgaon, leaving barely any space for traffic. Pedestrian movement is also risky, as pavements have been encroached upon by local businesses. Such irregularities are common on roads across the Tejgaon Industrial Area. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Anisur Rahman

Workers navigate perilously narrow bamboo bridges along the Water Works Road in the capital’s Rahmatganj area yesterday, as Dhaka South City Corporation’s prolonged drainage work drags on, disrupting lives and endangering safety. PHOTO: RASHED SHUMON