A RISKY RIDE… This helper of a locally made passenger vehicle "Leguna" sits on its bumper as it travels on the Hanif flyover. Helpers usually hang precariously behind these vehicles, often crammed with passengers. But to make some extra profit, this “Leguna” took in so many passengers that there was no room for the helper to stand there. The photo was taken in the capital's Chankharpul area yesterday. Photo: Prabir Das
Due to continuous rain in the past few weeks, the road between Kutubkhali and Jatrabari intersection in the capital has been badly damaged. As a result, commuters are facing serious problems. However, the authorities concerned took little measures in this regard. The road's condition deteriorated so much that traffic police had to shut down vehicular movement for nearly 10 hours from 3:00am. At some portions of the road, they used bricks to make it temporarily usable. Traffic Inspector AKM Monzurul Alam said they had informed Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) officials several times for repairing the road but they did not take any measures until yesterday when some high-ups visited the spot. Later, DSCC filled the potholes with brick chips but that did very little to improve the situation. Many small transports were still getting stuck on the uneven road, causing severe gridlocks. The photos were taken between 11:00am and 1:00pm yesterday. Photos: Anisur Rahman
Photos: Anisur Rahman
Photos: Anisur Rahman
Photos: Anisur Rahman
The area under the Lohar Bridge in Kamrangirchar area of Dhaka has become a garbage destination. People continue to dump waste there in piles. A collective effort is needed to prevent this mindless act. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Palash Khan
Outgoing Canadian High Commissioner Benoit-Pierre Laramee pays a farewell call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office in the capital yesterday. Photo: PID
leaders of Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum at a rally on Dhaka Bar Association premises yesterday afternoon protest the remarks of Law Commission Chairman Justice ABM Khairul Haque, also a former chief justice, on the 16th constitutional amendment verdict. Photos: Star
Earlier, leaders of Awami Ainjibi Parishad held another rally on the same premises protesting the derogatory remarks about Bangabandhu in the judgment.
Tapan Kumar Sarkar, a schoolteacher from Rajbari, lies on a Dhaka Medical College Hospital bed yesterday. Unknown assailants attacked him with hammers in front of the school the previous night injuring him badly. Photo: Star
Indian citizens affected by flood arrive at Mogholhat of Lalmonirhat on a boat yesterday morning. They also brought their livestock with them. At least 200 flood-hit Indians were rescued and given shelter in the district. Photo: Dilip Roy
