Today's Gallery (2018.07.24)

Children frolic in the rain that brought the temperature down after days of sweltering heat. The picture was taken in the capital's Mohammadpur area yesterday afternoon.Photo: Rashed Shumon
Dozens of parked trucks occupy part of the Dhaka-Chittagong highway near Jatrabari Police Station, which often leads to long tailbacks in the area. The picture was taken from Mayor Mohammad Hanif Flyover recently. Photo: Firoz Ahmed
A man burning animal fat out in the open to extract oil from it in the capital's Shahidnagar area, emitting smoke and a foul odour. The man said he buys fat from meat shops and houses across the city for Tk 40 to Tk 45 a kg and then sells extracted oil for Tk 55 a kg to textile factories that use it for producing lungi and sari. Photo: Anisur Rahman
Flyovers are meant to ensure smooth and uninterrupted commute. Blocking almost half of the road, an inter-district bus drops off passengers on Mayor Hanif flyover. The unlawful practice not only slows down other vehicles but could be a cause of accidents. The photo was taken on Saturday. Photo: Palash Khan