A mahout stops a truck on Gazipur-Pubail road and collects money from the trucker. Elephants are often used for collecting illegal toll from motorists and locals in cities, towns, and on highways. The photo was taken on Tuesday. Photo: Palash Khan
Dhaka has become a city of cables. Densely cluttered web of cables dangling between utility poles throughout the city not only adds to visual pollution, but also runs the risk of electrical and fire hazards. This photo was taken in Paltan area recently. Photo: Rashed Shumon
A group of men chopping a tree that fell on the railway tracks in Lawachara National Park in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar. A local spotted the fallen tree and promptly signaled an approaching train. The driver stopped the train, which saved many lives. Photo: Mintu Deshwara
Passengers of the Sylhet-bound Pahartali train from Chittagong watch on. The photos were taken yesterday. Photo: Mintu Deshwara
