A vested quarter has built an illegal road across the Ubdakhali river in Netrakona’s Kalmakanda upazila so that dirt could be carried to a brick kiln that has no DoE clearance. Locals say that influential people built the road taking advantage of the river going dry. During monsoon, the river plays an important role in the transportation of people and goods.
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Setting up a temporary booth, police collect information on landlords and tenants in Bangshal area of the capital yesterday. Many locals cooperated in the initiative taken by Bangshal Police Station.
Photo:
Anisur Rahman
Vehicles stuck in a traffic jam in the capital’s Tejgaon Industrial Area around 11:00am yesterday. Many parts of the city witnessed severe traffic congestion over the last couple of days, something seen not so frequently since the coronavirus outbreak. Photo:
Prabir Das
With “Hawai Mithai” (cotton candy) on his shoulder and bags of popcorn in hand, Ashar Ali sets out in the morning with hope that children would flock around him. The day, however, seldom goes as planned for him. Due to the pandemic, he said his sale has gone down to Tk 200 from Tk 500 per day. Still, the 55-year-old Savar resident, pushes on to support his family. This photo was taken from Jahangirnagar University recently. Photo: Sk Mehedi Hassan
Development work of drainage in Old Dhaka’s Aga Masih Lane has been going on at a snail’s pace for around two months now, locals of the area claim. They allege the contractor has employed too few workers, which results in the continuing suffering in the busy area. This photo was taken yesterday. PHOTO: ANISUR RAHMAN
