Women become victims of violence, sexual harassment, rape and injustice every day, and their attempts to bring light to these crimes are constantly silenced. One woman holds a poster depicting this act of oppression at Bangladesh Centre for Workers’ Solidarity’s human chain marking International Women’s Day. The photo was taken yesterday at Jatiya Press Club. Prabir Das
Three youths sit on a bench underneath a ramshackle metal frame while people walk by what once used to be a bus stop. Supposed to protect commuters from heat and rain, this shed in Mohammadpur Bus Station has become risky instead, with no initiative to cordon off the area or signs to alert commuters of the danger. Photo: Rashed Shumon
As to why the authorities concerned did not dismantle it -- there’s a notice on the frame that apparently says the High Court has issued a stay order against its removal. The photos were taken yesterday afternoon. Photo: Rashed Shumon
Using a miniature statue of Bangabandhu delivering the historic March 7 speech for measurement and scale, a sculptor works on a sculpture of the Father of the Nation in port city’s Tiger Pass area. The 27.5 feet monument is being built under initiative of the city corporation, marking “Mujib Borsho”. After completion, this will be the tallest sculpture of Bangabandhu in the city. The photo was taken yesterday afternoon. Photo: Rajib Raihan
Two artists putting the finishing touches on a piece of street art in Dhaka University’s TSC yesterday in celebration of the International Women’s Day. The artwork is part of a joint project of Plan International Bangladesh and Cartoon People titled “Graffiti: Take Back the Streets”. Photo: Palash Khan
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina posing for a photo with the winners of Joyeeta award during a programme observing International Women’s Day at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital yesterday. The award is given to women who make extraordinary contribution to the society. Photo: BSS
