Alauddin, a 58-year-old cancer patient from Laxmipur, waiting in front of Mugda Medical College and Hospital in the capital to finally give his sample for Covid-19 test yesterday. Since August 12, he has been denied treatment for cancer, as he could not have the test done for various reasons. PHOTO: SK ENAMUL HAQ
Paiksha Maijhail Government Primary School in Tangail lies in ruins after being ravaged by the Jamuna. Many school buildings in the district have suffered a similar fate due to river erosion and ongoing floods. The photo was taken recently.
PHOTO: MIRZA SHAKIL
A boatman cuts a solitary figure at the Ratargul Swamp Forest, often called the “Sundarban of Sylhet”. The site is usually a popular destination for nature lovers wanting to take in the serene beauty on offer, but tourist traffic has dwindled because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.This photo was taken on Tuesday.
Photo: Sheikh Nasir
A man slides through the narrow space between two buses in the capital’s Farmgate yesterday. This is a common sight in the midst of traffic jams, and pedestrians taking such risks are exposed to serious injury or death in the event of a mistake on the part of drivers. Photo: Prabir Das
