With an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the “largest human image of a hand”, more than 11,000 students form a “human hand” yesterday. Lifebuoy organised the event at Residential Model College in the capital to spread awareness of washing hands regularly with soaps to save lives. Today is Global Handwashing Day. Photo: collected
A cloud of dust hangs in the air near Babubazar Bridge in Keraniganj. Worn out road, constant traffic jam and dust makes living here miserable. The photo was taken around 11:00am yesterday. Photo:
Rashed Shumon
This padlocked Tk 1.5 crore escalator of the footbridge over Airport Road near Banani-11 intersection in the capital has been out of order for at least a month. DNCC said the escalator broke down due to dust but they hoped to have it running this month. Photo: Anisur Rahman
Photo: Anisur Rahman
With footpath being encroached by hawkers and vehicles parked on both sides, the road in front of the emergency gate of Dhaka Medical College Hospital remains gridlocked with heavy traffic. This prevailing situation not only escalates public sufferings, but also causes serious trouble for the patients. The photo was taken yesterday around 1:00pm. Photo: Palash Khan
