Rain and sewer overflows have literally turned Narayanganj District Council Road into a water body over the last three and a half months. Rickshaws and boats now ply the road side by side. With nearby canals and sewers choked by solid waste, water continues to accumulate there. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Anisur Rahman
Tired, a boy sleeps on top of a raised platform in the middle of a busy intersection. Even the scorching midday heat and a constant cacophony of honks are unable to wake him up. Like many children on the street, most of his days are spent asking for alms or searching for work. Due to a lack of protection and support, children like him often fall victim to exploitation. His battle for survival will continue again as soon as he gets up. The photo was taken at the Lalkhan Bazar intersection of the port city recently. Photo: Prabir Das
A large portion of the Sylhet-Salutikar-Gowainghat road lies in a dilapidated state, with potholes and craters developing on it. This busy and important road is frequented by hundreds of vehicles on a regular basis. Locals allege that they have requested the authorities concerned numerous times for its repair work but to no avail. The photo was taken in Salutikar Bazar area yesterday noon. Photo: Sheikh Nasir
This garbage collection truck of Dhaka South City Corporation is itself in such a shabby condition that it would soon end up as trash and would need another vehicle to carry it away. The photo was taken near Jatrabari bus stand on Friday. Photo: Palash Khan
Students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) under the platform “Protibader Nam Jahangirnagar" form a human chain in front of JU administrative building yesterday, demanding the withdrawal of a case against a total of 56 students for "vandalising" vice-chancellor's residence on May 27. Photo: Star
