A man openly carries a shotgun in Murapara area of Narayanganj as supporters of Golam Dastagir Gazi, minister for textiles and jute, march towards the assistant returning officer’s office in Rupganj for the submission of his nomination form yesterday. Tarabo municipality AL General Secretary Golam Rasul told The Daily Star that his bodyguard Zaman is the man with the gun which is licensed. The assistant returning officer said openly carrying a firearm not only violates the electoral code of conduct but also firearms laws. Police seized the firearm last night. Photo: Collected
Traders unloading truckloads of cauliflowers, which came in from different parts of the country, at the Jatrabari wholesale market yesterday. As the cold season settles in, people eagerly wait to get their hands on the freshest of winter vegetables, which include different gourds, spinaches and much more.
PHOTO: PALASH KHAN
Bangladesh players are all smiles as after removing New Zealand opener Devon Conway early in the innings during the second day of the first Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium yesterday. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam was the star of the show for the hosts as his four wickets restricted the Kiwis to 266 for eight at stumps, still 44 runs shy of the hosts’ first-innings total.
PHOTO: FIROZ AHMED
People greet cricket star Shakib Al Hasan after his vehicle reached the Parnanduali area of Magura town. Shakib returned to Magura for the first time yesterday after securing the Awami League ticket for the Magura-1 constituency. Photo: Collected
