The side of a truck carrying a consignment of bricks from Manikganj’s Singair upazila burst open as it was entering Dhaka through Gabtoli and the contents spilled onto the road. This photo was taken yesterday morning. Photo: Palash Khan
Three-wheeler driver Ilias Mollah helps a passenger wash his hands before starting a trip from the capital’s Dhamondi-32 area yesterday. Ilias and his vehicle owner have spent some money on health safety of passengers to raise awareness about Covid-19. The driver also provides face masks to those passengers who don’t carry them. Photo:
Prabir Das
Flouting social distancing rules, people crowd Patenga sea beach in Chattogram city on the weekend yesterday. Locals say the number of people visiting the area increases significantly on weekends. Experts have expressed concern that such gatherings could fuel the spread of novel coronavirus in the country. Photo:
Rajib Raihan
One of the more overlooked problems of the coronavirus-induced shutdown has been people’s boredom. Bound to stay home, many have been looking for ways to spend their time well. Especially for avid readers, the feel of physical copies of books in their hands has been dearly missed. To abate this problem, Bishwo Shahitto Kendro has mobilised their “Bhrammoman Library” (mobile libraries), so that bookworms can get the opportunity to stay in touch with their reading habits. The photos was taken on Thursday from Dhaka University area. PHOTO: PRABIR DAS
