Over two years after its construction, the bridge on Ati canal in Dhaka’s Keraniganj remains useless due to the lack of approach roads. Locals use a nearby bamboo bridge to cross the canal. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Rashed Shumon
A group of former beneficiaries of the government’s family card programme for low-income people show their now-invalid cards during a demonstration in the Kaunia area of Barishal city yesterday. The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh revoked the cards that allowed them to buy essentials at subsidised prices. Story on page 5.
Photo: Titu Das
Battery-run rickshaws ply Mirpur Road, ignoring a sign that says such vehicles are not allowed there. The photo was taken near Dhaka City College around 12 noon yesterday. Photo: Anisur Rahman
After the tumultuous days of July, August and the subsequent period of uncertainty, the import of goods has picked up pace ahead of Ramadan, which is less than a month away. The photo of workers unloading goods at a jetty was taken at Anu Majhir Ghat in Chattogram city yesterday.
Photo: Rajib Raihan
