The fish pass in Devdaha village in Bogra's Shariakanda upazila remains useless in the winter due to lack of water. Bangladesh Water Development Board had built the structure in 1996 to enable passage of fish to and from the Jamuna and the Bangalee rivers. But the fish pass has no use now as the Jamuna has almost dried out there. The photo was taken last week. Photo: Anisur Rahman
The upper part of a palm tree being skinned for the easy secretion of date juice, something people around the country await in winter and savour and which is the basis for the preparation of traditional delicacies. The photo was taken near Chashara of Narayanganj on Monday. Photo: Prabir Das
Fishmongers occupy a footpath on Satmasjid Road in the capital yesterday to carry out their trade, forcing pedestrian onto the street and path of oncoming vehicles. Photo: Star
Although industries and vehicles are primarily blamed for causing most of the pollution in the country, vessels such as this cargo carrier in the Karnaphuli river in Chittagong are also responsible for discharging harmful chemicals in the air, a scenario overlooked for long. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Anurup Kanti Das
A group of writers, artists, cultural activists and citizens stage a protest outside Bangla Academy in the capital yesterday over its decision to not allow Shrabon Prokashani to put up stalls in the Amar Ekushey book fair for the next two years. Photo: Star
Workers yesterday dismantle concrete Jersey barriers, erected at Bakshibazar in the capital during the construction of Mayor Mohammad Hanif Flyover, in an effort to ease traffic congestion. Photo: Rashed Shumon
