Unscrupulous traders continue to dump sand on the river Turag and the adjoining road at Rustampur in Ashulia, on the outskirts of the capital, recklessly choking one of Dhaka's lifelines. The photo was taken Friday morning. Photo: Palash Khan
There's a road divider here, but who cares? A rickshaw is being carried across it to cut short the travel time on the busy Airport Road in the capital, risking a serious accident. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Prabir Das
Devotees on an overcrowded train entering Dhaka after completion of the second phase of Bishwa Ijtema in Tongi of Gazipur yesterday. The photo was taken near Banani flyover. Photo: Star
A damaged truck loaded with sand on a footpath in front of the capital's Jahangir Gate yesterday. Its driver reportedly lost control over the vehicle. No casualty was reported. The trucker and helper fled. The photo was taken around 8:00am. Photo: Prabir Das
Sonia Haque and Sadiya, apron winners of Barisal regional round of the “Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef-2018” at the city's Rajanigandha Community Centre on Wednesday. Among 63 participants, the duo qualified for the central round to be held in Dhaka. The next regional round will be held at Bangladesh Shooting Sports Federation in Dhaka on January 24. Photo: Star
