Members of pro-ruling party organisations march in procession occupying a lane of Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, one of the busiest thoroughfares in the capital, yesterday afternoon. Led by Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan, the programme caused immense sufferings to commuters stuck on vehicles on the other lane. A huge tailback was there behind the procession as well. Photo: Palash Khan
Tin sheets blown out of a house hang from electricity cables at Shakpala in Shahjahanpur of Bogra, a day after a nor’wester lashed the district on Sunday night.Photo: Mamun-ur-Rashid
Due to poor drainage system in the area, the road from Ahamedbagh to Mayakanon in Sabujbagh of the capital is usually submerged by sewage, the situation worsening during the rainy season causing immense sufferings to residents and pedestrians. The photo was taken on April 5, 2015. Photo: SK Enamul Haq
Within months of being demolished by the district administration and police, shops return encroaching on the side of the road in Kalurghat BSCIC Industrial Area in Chittagong city and in some places by chopping down trees. A shopkeeper said he bought one structure for Tk 20,000 from influential locals who are being ‘assisted’ by police. The Chandgaon Police Station officer-in-charge denied the allegation, saying if directed they would again conduct demolition drives. The photo was taken on April 4, 2015. Photo: Anurup Kanti Das
The fisheries department in cooperation with the local administration organises a colourful boat procession in the Meghna River near Chandpur town yesterday marking Jatka Protection Week. The programme aims to create awareness among all concerned, especially fishermen, about the necessity of protecting jatka (hilsa less than ten inches long) from indiscriminate netting in order to boost production of the popular fish. Photo: Star
Illegal occupiers have continued building structures on Kabi Nazrul Islam canal flowing through Kalapara upazila town in Patuakhali district. Gradual narrowing down of the watercourse reduces its capacity to carry water into the nearby river, making locals suffer from waterlogging especially during the rains. Photo: Star
