A fisherman casts his net into the murky waters of the Piyain River in Sylhet’s Jaflong. Years of sand and stone extraction from the riverbed have not only destroyed the once-clear water but also reduced its flow and fish stocks. Still, fishermen spend their days searching for whatever catch remains, earning a meagre Tk 400–600 a day to support their families. Photo: Sheikh Nasir

Dhaka North City Corporation workers remove illegal roadside shops that occupied valuable road space and obstructed pedestrian movement. The drive is part of DNCC’s ongoing initiative to clear the city’s streets of illegal structures. The photo was taken near Tejgaon College in the Farmgate area yesterday. Photo: Star

A farmer carries a basketful of cabbages to load onto a truck bound for major markets. This year’s cabbage yield in the Rajshahi region has been good, although recent rainfall has caused minor damage to some crops. Cabbages from Rajshahi are now selling at Tk 13-14 per piece in retail markets. The photo was taken from Fultali village in Godagari upazila yesterday. Photo: Azahar Uddin