Some of the heavily weathered sculptures at Swadhinata Sangram Bhaskarja Chattar at Dhaka University clearly show that no one took care of them in ages. The photo was taken last week. Photo: Anisur Rahman
Students collect trash in a coastal area in Banda Aceh of Indonesia as part of the World Cleanup Day yesterday. Inset, volunteers collect trash in the Philippines’ capital Manila. Photo: AFP
Photo: AFP
Hundreds of admission seekers to Dhaka University look for a transport after their exam, as a gridlock on Mirpur road intensifies their misery in sweltering heat. The photo was taken near Dhaka College around 1pm yesterday. Photo: Rashed Shumon
With the words “People of Bangladesh want a solution to Kashmir crisis” painted on his body, a resolute Tutul stands in front of Jatiya Press Club. An artist by profession, the Jatrabari resident stayed there, holding the country’s flag high, for around two hours yesterday. Photo: Palash Khan
It’s almost impossible to distract Rabbi these days. Ever since his father, a day labourer, got him enrolled in a free school, the eight-year-old spends most of his day studying. Be it the footpath opposite Bangladesh Shishu Academy -- which he and his family calls home -- or the streets of Dhaka University, an adamant Rabbi persists on towards his goal of becoming a law enforcer. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Prabir Das
After failing to catch enough hilsa, two fishermen take a nap on their boat in the middle of the Kirtankhola river. The photo was taken on Friday. Photo: Titu Das
As part of “Citizen Information Collection Week”, officials of Barishal Metropolitan Police brought out a procession on the city’s Sadar Road yesterday to generate awareness among residents. Photo: Star
