Dredging of the Jamuna going on to make a channel to transport construction materials and equipment for the new rail bridge over the river. Once completed, the 4.8km double-track bridge would be the largest dedicated rail bridge in the country. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Anisur Rahman
People queuing up in front of Mugda Medical College and Hospital in the capital for Covid-19 test. The country recently witnessed a rise in the number of coronavirus cases. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: SK Enamul Huq
Without taking any safety measures, people carry huge loads of iron rods on locally-made pushcarts in the capital’s Jatrabari area. This way of transporting rods is quite frequent on streets that the pushcarts share with faster vehicles. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Palash Khan
ENCROACHERS ON WHEELS... A long array of temporary shops with products wrapped up in plastic -- and fitted with rolling wheels for mobility -- spotted taking up the street in Mirpur-13, in addition to the footpath already packed with makeshift shops. Locals say these shops open up in the later part of the day, choking up traffic in the entire area. The photo was taken on Monday. PHOTO: SK ENAMUL HAQ
A sign attached to the trunk of a tree near a tea shop requests individuals not to throw the leftover tea in their cups, or any hot liquid for that matter, on trees, as this common practice, unbeknownst to many, damages trees. This photo was taken from Dhaka University’s TSC area yesterday. PHOTO:
Prabir Das
