An uprooted flame tree (krishnachura) that collapsed on a fence and the adjacent street on Dhaka University campus during Sunday's nor'wester which rampaged through many parts of the country, leaving at least four people dead and three others missing, destroying hundreds of houses, trees, and electricity poles as well. Photo: Amran Hossain
Students stretcher a peer into safety as part of an emergency drill at Tejgaon Government Girls High School in the capital yesterday. The fire department taught the pupils basic skills and techniques on how to respond to emergencies like fires and earthquakes. Photo Star
Just another day in the capital! A sizable hole dug up around 25 days ago in order to repair a gas line might be seen during the daylight, but dangers mount as night falls in front of the capital's Paltan Model Police Station, is another reminder of where are the authorities concerned when you need them. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Prabir Das