An idol of Saraswati -- the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, and art -- is carried in a pick-up van across the city to a mandap. Saraswati Puja is being observed countrywide today, with the biggest event being at the Jagannath Hall of Dhaka University. The photo was taken near Farmgate. Photo: Prabir Das
Electioneering for Dhaka city polls was at fever-pitch yesterday and last-minute processions blocked roads and slowed down traffic all over the city, with all campaign activities set to end when the clock strikes 12 tonight. This photo was taken from a procession in support of AL’s DSCC mayoral candidate Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh on Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue near Bangla Motor. Photo: Amran Hossain
Defying safety concerns, a pick-up truck carries a huge load of kitchen utensils at Chattogram’s AK Khan intersection. On top of it, a man reclines precariously on a bag of cargo drooping outside the pick-up’s body. Such risky behaviour often leads to tragedy on the streets. Photo: Rajib Raihan
With blatant disregard for traffic laws, an SUV, with an equally culpable motorcyclist in tow, go against traffic in full view of the traffic police in the capital’s Banglamotor yesterday. Photo: Amran Hossain
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