Under an initiative of Dhaka North City Corporation, with the help of Berger Paints, the Mohakhali flyover is getting a makeover with colourful motifs being painted on the pillars and the underside. Earlier in April, the Moghbazar flyover had also gotten a similar facelift after DNCC Mayor Atiqul Islam had warned against the pasting of posters on such structures.
PHOTO: RASHED SHUMON
A man sets up a loudspeaker on top of a battery-run three-wheeler near Bangabandhu Udyan in Barishal city yesterday. With campaigning going on in full swing, many are hiring such vehicles to roam the streets and alleys from 2:00pm to 8:00pm every day to seek votes. The 12th national election is slated for January 7.
Some underprivileged people gather around a fire for warmth in Dhaka’s Indira Road area on Tuesday night. The low temperatures over the last few days are causing difficulties for those living on the streets of the city.
Photo: Prabir Das
