Today's Gallery (2018.05.04)

Sand traders have illegally filled up this portion of the Dhaleswari River in Noyarhat of Savar. This alarming practice continues unabated, narrowing down the river at different points. It's all possible as many traders allegedly use their political affiliations to make the authorities look the other way. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Palash Khan
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurates Rab's 14th founding anniversary programme at the Rab Headquarters in the city's Kurmitola yesterday. Photo: PMO
A mobile court led by DMP Executive Magistrate Mohammad Moshiur Rahman in the capital's Shahbagh area sent a bus to dumping grounds and sentenced its driver to 15-day jail yesterday, after the driver failed to provide fitness papers of the vehicle and his driving license. Photo: Prabir Das
Foot over-bridges are an integral element of road safety in the capital, but those constructing it are working without safety measures of their own. A worker is seen busy erecting a foot over bridge in the capital's Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue without any safety harness or scaffolding, hanging dangerously right above busy traffic. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Prabir Das
Summer is when Dhaka streets take on the hues of nature. Set against a gloomy sky, the red and yellow flowers seem to set the street ablaze. The photo was taken yesterday near TSC, Dhaka University. Photo: Firoz Ahmed
Traffic congestion on Chittagong's Dewanhat overpass is escalated on a busy Thursday noon, as buses stop in the middle of the street to pick up passengers. The photo was taken in front of the Double Mooring police station. Photo: Rajib Raihan