A collapsed Bailey bridge over the Changi river in Mahalchhari upazila of Khagrachhari. Part of a submerged stone-laden truck, which was on the bridge when it collapsed, is also seen. One of five labourers travelling on the vehicle drowned. Photo: Collected
Two trucks collided on Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar yesterday. The accident happened when a brick-laden truck
was trying to make a U-turn in Boliarpur area around 9:00am. No casualty was reported. Photo: Palash Khan
Pedestrians cover their mouths and noses as they cross the Port Connecting Road at Halishahar Wapda in Chattogram city through a cloud of dust kicked up by passing vehicles. Photo: Rajib Raihan
A woman covers the mouth and nose of her child as they travel on a motorbike there. Development work on the road is blamed for the public suffering. Photo: Rajib Raihan
Vice Chancellor of Dhaka University Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman inaugurated a two-week clean-up drive on the campus yesterday, marking the upcoming 51st convocation on October 6. The campaign also has a long-term aim of keeping the campus clean as the university prepares to celebrate the centenary of its founding in 2021. Photo: Palash Khan