Stagnant water at a construction site, adjacent to Willes Little Flower School in Kakrail, can add to the number of dengue cases in the capital. Experts have warned that schools and their surrounding areas must be cleaned before their reopening to reduce the risk of dengue spreading.
Photo:
Amran Hossain
With sandbags, residents of Gowaldubi village in Chapainawabganj stand on the edge of an area before which acres of land stretched out not too long ago. Over the last three weeks erosion caused by strong currents of the Padma has devoured hundreds of bighas of land and homestead in the area. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Rabiul Hasan
The ripples created by larger launches are often a reason why smaller dinghy capsize in the Buriganga river. Near Sadarghat’s Babu Bazar Bridge, these launches rush to the dock at high speeds, often running very close to other vessels, which could lead to disasters at a much larger scale. This photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Prabir Das
As is the norm for weekdays, traffic pressure bogged down the capital’s streets yesterday, long after the morning rush hour had passed. With a day to go till the weekends arrive, residents simply can’t wait to let out a collective sigh of relief away from the sound, sweat, and stillness. This photo was taken from Shantinagar Bazar area. Photo: Amran Hossain
