Today's Gallery (2023.08.24)

A long tailback on the southbound lane of Airport Road near Kakoli intersection in the capital yesterday. Many hope that once the Dhaka elevated expressway, on the left, is inaugurated on September 2, congestion will significantly reduce in the area. Photo: Prabir Das
A portion of Char Mukundia Government Primary School collapses into the Padma as river erosion has taken a severe turn in Manikganj’s Harirampur upazila. The photo was taken on Tuesday. At least 12 houses were devoured by the river in the span of half an hour just the day before. PHOTO: COLLECTED
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands. The two leaders held a meeting at Hilton Sandton hotel in South Africa’s Johannesburg last night. Photo: PMO