BRACING FOR SUFFERINGS: Workers construct a new sewer system on the road in front of Central Police Hospital at Razarbagh in the capital. As almost half of the road is dug up, the road remains gridlocked with heavy traffic, resulting in severe public sufferings. Photo: Amran Hossain
A seller waits for customers on an OMS truck near Shyamoli in the capital yesterday. Photo: Anisur Rahman
Under the Open Market Sale programme, white rice (Atap), below, was sold there at Tk 30 a kg from 9:00am to 5:00pm. But, there was hardly any customer as most people don't prefer this rice variety. Only 20kg rice was sold till 2:00pm. Photo: Anisur Rahman
The celebration of Durga Puja, which begins today, is unimaginable without Dhak (drum) beats. Demand for Dhakis (traditional drummers) goes up during the festival every year. In this photo taken in Elasin area of Tangail's Nagarpur yesterday, two Dhakis are seen cycling along with their musical instruments to a puja mandap at a nearby village. Photo: Mirza Shakil
