Today's Gallery (2021.02.18)

A rickshaw van carrying a load of overhanging steel pipes against the traffic on Dhaka-Chattogram highway in the capital’s Jatrabari. The act is a violation of multiple traffic rules as it poses risks for all road users. Photo: Amran Hossain
Children flying kites by the rail lines as a train approaches in the capital’s Gendaria yesterday. Many are careless about safety regarding rail. A person is seen sitting on the front of the locomotive as well. Photo: Rashed Shumon
The existence of Savar’s Karnapara canal is now under threat due to mindless dumping of toxic industrial waste, posing health risks to locals. Large buildings and factories on both sides of the canal discard waste right into the water body. The photo was taken recently. PHOTO: PALASH KHAN
With nothing much to do, a group of chauffeurs immerse themselves in a game of ludo on the phone. As their vehicles stay parked near the capital’s secretariat for hours, activities like this are the only way for them to pass the time with fellow colleagues. Photo: Prabir Das