Today's Gallery (2020.12.26)

An amputee driving an overloaded battery-run rickshaw in the capital’s Kakrail yesterday. Many in his circumstance resort to begging to make ends meet, but this man, without his left leg, has chosen to overcome his disadvantage and toil for his living. While his is an admirable pursuit, driving a battery-operated rickshaw at high speeds, as he was seen doing yesterday when he was zooming towards Motijheel, exposes him to danger of accidents and further debilitating injuries. Photo: Prabir Das
A father placing a festive cap on the youngest member of his family during Christmas celebrations at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon hotel in the capital yesterday morning. Photo: Prabir Das
Workers unloading free government textbooks for the 2021 academic year from a truck at the Jibon Singh Union Model High School in Barishal’s Bakerganj upazila. The photo was taken on Thursday. Photo: Titu Das
Street lamps are being installed from the port city’s Alkoron Mor all the way to the City Gate. To facilitate this, holes have been dug by breaking down road dividers across the route. However, the dangerously scattered debris and protruding rods are posing a threat to public safety. This photo was taken on Thursday from Alkoron Mor. Photo: Rajib Raihan