Working with molten metal involves multiple hazards. Besides the obvious risks of injuries caused by slips and trips at the foundry, the work entails chances of heat stress, heat stroke, and respiratory effects from exposure to the fumes to name a few. The photo of the men without proper personal protective equipment was taken at a re-rolling mill in the capital’s Shyampur last week.
Photo: Palash Khan
Children with lotuses in their hands race to pluck more flowers from the edge of Dibir haor in Sylhet’s Jaintapur upazila. Due to its scenic beauty, the place is usually packed with tourists, who sometimes even buy the flowers from the children. The photo was taken recently.
Photo: Sheikh Nasir
Vehicles struggling to pass the area under the Bhulta overpass in Narayanganj’s Araihazar, as a make-shift bazar has sprung up there, occupying a portion of the Dhaka-Sylhet highway. The authorities have turned a blind eye to the problem. The photo was taken yesterday.
Photo: Anisur Rahman
