A part of Bengroi village in Manikganj has gone into the Kaliganga river as erosion hit the area about a month ago. Locals said the river has already devoured some 25 houses and a large area of cultivable land. Yesterday, they formed a human chain on the bank of the river, demanding the authorities take prompt measures to save the village from erosion. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Star
A man carefully puts seeds in a bag while his wife holds it firm. To make sure the seeds don’t fall on the ground, they also keep those over a sack. Photo: Anisur Rahman
The couple has been doing this for a while -- collecting discarded vegetables from Karwan Bazar kitchen market and saving the seeds. After gathering those, they wash the seeds, dry them and sell for Tk 100 a kg. The photos were taken recently. Photo: Anisur Rahman