Menoka Chakma and her daughter Bhanudebi Chakma, left, harvesting paddy on a hill in Kamilachhari area of Rangamati last week. Jhum farmers like them are now busy collecting the crop on which tens of thousands of indigenous people in Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban depend for their livelihood. Agriculturists say this year's yield in the regions is expected be better than last year's because of timely rains. Photo: Anvil Chakma
A trader busy making a drum at a roadside shop in Chowhatta area of Sylhet city recently. Such musical instruments are required for celebrating Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Bangali Hindus, beginning on September 26. Photo: Sheikh Nasir
A tailback on Topkhana Road in the capital yesterday. A BNP human chain turned rally in front of Jatiya Press Club halted the smooth vehicular movement, causing traffic jam in the area. The photo was taken around noon. Photo: Anisur Rahman
