Excavators place sand in a quarry built illegally by grabbing a part of the Bangshi river in Savar’s Nayarhat area. Sand, brought by vessels, are stored in this place, right under the nose of the authorities. The photo was taken on Wednesday. Photo: Palash Khan
Construction of the 780m-long Deopara-Shatak road in Habiganj’s Nabiganj upazila was about to be completed in May 2020, but it did not happen due to various irregularities by the contractor. Such a dilapidated state of the road has long been affecting the communication of people in nearby areas.
Photo: Mintu Deshwara
With a train approaching fast, a man on a cycle goes over the lines in the capital’s Khilgaon Rail Gate area. He sneaked passed the closed gates with his cycle, ignoring the risks. Such practices often lead to fatal accidents. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Sk Enamul Haq
They’re usually making wreaths and necklaces out of flowers to sell them around the Central Shaheed Minar, but a game of marbles is hard to pass up during downtime. PHOTO: PRABIR DAS
With the bucket of flowers set aside the two friends roll marbles in the sand. PHOTO: PRABIR DAS
Despite rain, workers of Chattogram City Corporation were seen busy repairing this road at the port city’s Khulshi area. However, all their hard work might go to waste, as the Bitumen -- the material used for forming roads -- can be ineffective in holding the surface together if it is exposed to water during application. As a result, it will not be suprising if the potholes return after a few months. The photo was taken on Wednesday. Photo: Rajib Raihan
In a country where even physically able pedestrians often do not have proper traffic rights, it may be far-fetched to expect facilities for those with special needs. For every person with some form of disability, navigating through life can be extra arduous, especially in big cities. This photo was taken from Wasa intersection in Chattogram city. PHOTO: RAJIB RAIHAN
