This scene captured in Kakoli at 10:00am yesterday may not show Dhaka at its busiest, but the number of vehicles converging upon the intersection carries signs that city dwellers are becoming more and more relaxed when it comes to following the stay-at-home guidelines amid the coronavirus outbreak. The nationwide shutdown to curb the spread of the disease was recently extended to May 5. Photo: Sk Enamul Haq
Even in the bleakest of days, children can find joy in the mundane. These three were waiting for relief goods by the street at Chattogram city’s CRB area last Friday, and they found a way to pass that time making goggles, rings and watches out of coconut tree leaves. Photo: Rajib Raihan
Crowding out of factories on the first day of resuming their work in the port city yesterday. Photo: Rajib Raihan
SOCIAL NEARING … Hundreds of workers, with inches of space between them, climb a foot bridge at Chattogram’s EPZ intersection after, Photo: Rajib Raihan
Krishnachura trees are starting to show their vibrant hues to anyone who wishes to marvel at their beauty. But sadly, not many will get to stand under their branches and appreciate this year’s bloom. This photo was taken recently from Chandrima Udyan in the capital. Photo:
Prabir Das
