Physically challenged Feroz writing his name on a notebook at a park near Dhanmondi Lake in the capital yesterday. His rickshaw puller father Rafiqul Islam said the eight-year-old boy expressed his eagerness to learn to read and write last month after he saw some of his friends attending classes at a school for street children. Feroz has recently been admitted to an NGO-run school in the area and he practises at this place every day before going to class. Photo: Anisur Rahman
A bystander looks on as a little boy stands on the frame of his father's bicycle while returning home from school. This mode of commute presents a risk as any lapse on the rider's part may result in a tragic incident. The photo was taken in Bailey Road area of the capital a couple of days ago. Photo: Anisur Rahman
An alleged Chhatra League activist brandishing a pistol during a clash between supporters of two ward councillor candidates in a by-election in ward-36 of Chittagong City Corporation. Photo: collected
Another alleged activist of the pro-Awami League student body carries a firearm during the incident. The photos were taken at Becha Shah Road in the port city yesterday. Photo: collected
A footbridge is yards away but some students and their parents are crossing a busy street this way in the capital's Kakrail, in this file photo, putting their lives at risk. Photo: Anisur Rahman
A schoolgirl getting off a median strip to go to the other side of the same street. Although jaywalking causes frequent accidents in the city, many still seem oblivious to the risks. Photo: Anisur Rahman
Patients receive treatment at a free medical camp organised by Asgar Ali Hospital on its premises in the capital's Gandaria on Wednesday marking its 2nd anniversary. On the occasion, the hospital also hosted a blood donation camp. Prof Dr Zabrul SM Haque, CEO and director (medical services), exchanged greetings with consultants, doctors, nurses and staff of the hospital. Photo: Collected
