A shuttle train and a freight train after they collided head-on at Forest Gate point in Chattogram’s Sholoshohor area yesterday. Two police officers and a train driver were injured. Photo: Rajib Raihan
A rickshaw-van going against traffic on the U-loop designed for motor vehicles only. This not only slows down traffic but also creates risks of crashes. The photo was taken at the capital’s Badda yesterday. Photo: Anisur Rahman
An Indian Pangolin is being tied with a rope by villagers at Nalua tea estate in Habiganj’s Chunarughat upazila yesterday. People also beat up the shy, but very slow, mammal that only eats insects. Due to poaching and hunting, the population of the Indian Pangolin is endangered across the world. Thankfully, the one seen here was rescued and provided with primary treatment before it was released in Satchari National Park in Habiganj. Photo: Mintu Deshwara
Drumstick (sajna) trees in different areas of Khulna have started to bloom. Slowly maturing into peak form, they have started to bear flowers, predicting a good yield for this season. In this photo taken yesterday, a bee is seen eagerly inching towards a drumstick flower, looking to sip on some of its sweet nectar. Photo: Dipankar Roy
These street vendors sell snacks and water when vehicles are stuck in traffic or red light. But when the car engines start, they take a break from work to play ludo on a smartphone. Squatting on the footpath with their stock on the side, the vendors enjoy a small respite from their daily grind. The photos were taken yesterday. Photo: Prabir Das
Photo: Prabir Das
