A vendor arranges sliced watermelons on top of a makeshift surface to sell them to weary commuters. The juicy fruit helps people stay hydrated and beat the summer heat. But leaving the chopped-up pieces uncovered exposes those to the risk of contamination by dust or germs. At the same time, hovering little pests may swoop down on the fruits. The photo was taken at Hatirpool near Eastern Plaza on Thursday. Photo: Amran Hossain
With summer fruits starting to hit markets, some unscrupulous people -- to make a quick buck -- spray chemicals on them to increase their shelf life or ripen them prematurely. Yesterday, protesting use of such toxic chemicals, people of all ages formed a human chain in front of Jatiya Press Club. They demanded that the government take immediate steps against food adulteration. Nirapad Khaddo Chai (we want safe food) organised the event. Photo: Prabir Das
This quack from Bede community sells “medicines” made from dried snake skin and remains of birds in Barishal. The less informed are attracted to the quirk factor and fall for this scam. This photo was taken in the city’s DC Court area recently. Photo: Titu Das
This being the peak season to catch hilsa, fishermen are netting the popular fish in plenty. But, there is an accusation that jatka (hilsa less than nine inches in length) are being caught alongside the big ones. The national fish is being sold at Tk 7,000 to Tk 8,000 per maund at Fishery Ghat in Chattogram. The photos were taken last week. Photo: Rajib Raihan
Photo: Rajib Raihan
A man carries wax print fabrics he produced to a local market in Narayanganj’s Araihazar upazila yesterday. Photo: Anisur Rahman
The area is home to thousands of families that make such fabrics, and with the Eid just over a month away, they are making the clothes at a fast pace. Photo: Anisur Rahman
Slabs of the pavement on the Sultana Kamal Bridge in Demra are broken. This forces passersby to deal with oncoming traffic on the bridge, putting themselves and vehicles at risk. The photo was taken yesterday. photo:
Anisur Rahman
BIWTA, which launches drives against river grabbing, has fenced off a part of the Shitalakkhya river and filled it up with sand near the capital’s Sultana Kamal Bridge in Demra. A pontoon has been placed there to serve boats. A vessel is seen offloading sand nearby. Photo: Anisur Rahman
People throng the traditional Jamai Mela (son-in-law fair) in Rasulpur of Tangail yesterday. Every year on the 11th, 12th and 13th of the Bangla month of Baishakh, the fair is held on the playground of Basirunnisa High School. Photo: Mirza Shakil
Photo: Mirza Shakil
