A white lotus in full bloom is a sight for sore eyes. This photo was taken from a pond beside Barishal city’s Raja Bahadur Road recently. According to locals, the bloom season for these flowers lasts till July. The waterbody is fondly known as “pond of the white lotus”. Photo: Titu Das
Expanding air due to the high temperature and humidity create a blurry visual effect in the air, as commuters remain stuck on Manik Mia Avenue around noon. The mercury hit 37 degrees Celcius in the capital yesterday. Photo: Rashed Shumon
This surprisingly is not the Buriganga river. Pollution and receding water level during summer have also turned the water of Hatirjheel black. This photo was taken from the Moghbazar part of Hatirjheel on Saturday. Photo: Palash Khan
Women pour water on the head of an infant at a slum in Malibagh yesterday. The child is suffering from fever and has become dehydrated in the heatwave. Photo: Anisur Rahman
The BIWTA demolished this building in Chunaghat-Chawkbazar-Beribandh a month ago but people are still living there putting their lives at risk. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Anisur Rahman
