Scaffoldings have been set up under the First Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge, also known as Postogola Bridge, for its repairs. The bridge was damaged by a BIWTA salvage ship that did not lower its crane while going under it in June last year. This photo was taken on Friday. Photo:
Anisur Rahman
People celebrating Dol Purnima, a major festival of the Hindu community, in Barishal city’s Shitalakhola area yesterday. Abir Khela, which throwing of abir (a kind of perfumed and coloured powder) on each other, is a significant part of the festival. The occasion signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, and the end of winter. Photo:
Titu Das