Vessels make way through the murky water of the Shitalakkhya river in Narayanganj. Mindless dumping of chemical waste from nearby factories has turned the river water unusable. There is an urgent need to strengthen the efforts to save rivers from rampant pollution and ensure safe water for everyone, as Bangladesh, like all other countries across the globe, observes World Water Day today. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Anisur Rahman
A newly surfaced char strewn with discarded stuff near Paturia ghat in the Padma river in Manikganj last week. This is a direct result of thousands of travellers' inconsiderate act of throwing waste into the river, which is already threatened because of water shortage in the lean period. Photo:
Mokammel Shuvo
On the narrow footpath, which gets narrower still because of occupation by vendors, two people can barely walk without bumping into each other. Moreover, vehicles wait for passengers standing beside the walkway. Both acts are illegal but have been overlooked. The photo was taken in GEC area of Chittagong city yesterday. Photo: Anurup Kanti Das
