The sorry state of Chaktai canal in Chittagong. Encroachments and filling up of its banks leave just a narrow stream of water during low tide. The photo was taken on Saturday. Photo: Anurup Kanti Das
Participants at a boat race, popularly known as Nouka Baich, on Hatirjheel Lake in the capital yesterday. The colourful regatta was arranged by Bangladesh Rowing Federation marking the country's 47th Independence Day where hundreds of people converged on the banks of the lake to enjoy the traditional sport of riverine Bangladesh. Photo: Palash Khan
Iron barriers erected on the walkway of Ramna Park to keep motorcycles away and preserve the space for pedestrians. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Aklakur Rahman Akash
In a flagrant violation of traffic instructions, a pick-up truck is parked on the footpath near Nabisko area in Tejgaon. Due to unauthorised parking and urination, the footpath has become off-limits to pedestrians in the busy area. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Amran Hossain
The way Buriganga Khal is being filled from both sides will soon make it a thing of the past. It is a key canal connecting the Buriganga and Dhaleshwari rivers and flows through Bhakurta in Savar, outside the capital. Though the canal can still be saved, there has been no initiative by the authorities so far. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Aklakur Rahman Akash
Garbage is dumped in piles under the Lohar Bridge in Kamrangirchar area of Dhaka and set alight every day, harming the environment. Not just authorities concerned, a collective effort of all is needed to prevent this mindless act. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Palash Khan
