The engine of a launch being examined at Sadarghat in Dhaka as part of preparations for Eid trips. The engine, however, is emitting thick black smoke, suggesting that it is not in a good state. Waterway accidents are common on the occasions of Eid as many unfit vessels operate during the time. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Rashed Shumon
Newly launched semi-nonstop intercity train “Panchagarh Express” on Dhaka-Panchagarh route ready to start its journey. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the train service and bridges through a videoconference from her official residence Gono Bhaban yesterday. Photo: Star
Chandra flyover on Dhaka-Tangail highway in Gazipur. Photo: Star
Traffic on the four-lane bridge. Photo: Star
Prayers being offered during inauguration of the much-awaited second Meghna bridge on Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Munshiganj. Photo: Star
Vehicles stuck in gridlocks on Mirpur Road near New Market and Gausia Market in the capital yesterday. The traffic situations near other malls of the city are pretty similar throughout the day and it worsens after iftar. Eid is less than two weeks away. Photo: Amran Hossain
The 13th span of the much-anticipated Padma Bridge is being installed on the pillars near Mawa Ghat in Munshiganj yesterday morning. Photo: Farhana Mirza
