The laundry put out to dry is the telltale sign that people are still living in the almost destroyed shanties in Old Dhaka’s Islambagh. The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority knocked down several shanties in the slum on Tuesday. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Rashed Shumon
Two pied avocets spotted in the Padma river in Rajshahi. They are striking white waders with bold black markings. This migratory bird mainly eats crustaceans and insects. Photo: Courtesy of Zaber Ansary
Wasa personnel test the quality of water being distributed throughout Dhaka city at Palashi area, after collecting samples from the supply line. However, one cannot help but wonder whether conducting such a test out on the streetside is really the best approach. The photo was taken yesterday. PHOTO: PRABIR DAS
