Holding passports and confirmed Biman tickets for Middle Eastern countries in their hand, passengers stage a protest in front of the Motijheel office of the national carrier yesterday demanding refunds. The airport immigration authorities barred them from leaving the country saying that they had no permission from their destination countries for flying. Photo:
Anisur Rahman
People jumping over the divider on Dhaka-Mawa expressway to get to the other side. Since the expressway is a direct route from Jurain to Mawa with no room for stoppages, many people opt to disembark right in the middle of the expressway, posing risks to their lives and the lives of others. The photo was taken yesterday.
PHOTO: ANISUR RAHMAN
Despite repeated warnings about the risk of landslides, hill-cutting and living on foothills continue unabated. Those living there have even gone on to form a committee to resist eviction drives. The photo was taken at Motijharna in Lalkhan Bazaar of Chattogram city yesterday. PHOTO:
RAJIB RAIHAN
Photo: Rajib Raihan
WHERE ARE YOUR MASKS?!? This small group of people were seen taking a leisurely boat ride on the Turag river yesterday, enjoying the open air presumably after months of restrictions. However, the absence of any face covering is a worrisome testament to the levels of awareness among people about the omnipresent risk of Covid-19 infection. The photo was taken from Birulia Bridge. PHOTO: RASHED SHUMON
