Road digging work by authorities, along with construction materials dumped on the road, have left the ever-so-busy road in front of the Sadarghat launch terminal in bad shape. Locals say commuting on the road has been a challenge for over a week. Photo: Rashed Shumon
Artisan painting an idol of Goddess Durga at a workshop in Bangla Bazar yesterday. With Durga Puja only a few weeks away, artisans around the country are busy giving finishing touches to the idols. Photo: Palash Khan
Surrounded by wood apples, the vendor takes a nap during the slow hours of the day at Karwan Bazar wholesale market. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Sk Enamul Haq
This man caught a Russell’s viper in Rajshahi’s Baje Kajla area on Tuesday. He said he found the snake in a bush behind a house and is planning to sell it to the zoo. Known in Bangla as the chandro bora or uloo bora snake, these venomous reptiles are one of the most dangerous snakes in all of Asia. Photo: Star
Transcom Consumer Product Ltd recently launched four new flavours of Quaker Oats in Bangladesh. This sampling was held at The Daily Star Centre yesterday. Photo: STAR
