The DND canal in Rasulpur area of Narayanganj’s Rupganj is now a narrow stream of polluted water, covered in a thick layer of algae. It was dug up over five decades ago to collect rainwater and avoid flooding in the area. However, owners of surrounding mills not only illegally constructed roads along the canal, but installed sewage pipes that emit factory waste right into the water. The photo was taken on Saturday.
PHOTO: ANISUR RAHMAN
A locally made three-wheeler known as tomtom carries bricks and sand on Khulna-Mongla highway at speed. Such vehicles are banned on highways as they are often involved in road crashes. The photo was taken at Chulkathi of Bagerhat recently. Photo: Habibur Rahman
DNCC has taken an initiative to tackle the dengue outbreak by purchasing trash from citizens. The month-long campaign was recently inaugurated, with plans to continue if it is successful. Photo: Star
A list of prices showing what DNCC will pay for different items like chips packet, ice-cream packets, coconut shells, etc. Photo: Star
