Workers stage a rally near Khalishpur Jute Mills Limited in Khulna city yesterday demanding reopening of state-run jute mills, payment of arrears, and withdrawal of cases filed against them. The protest was organised under the banner of Khalishpur-Daulatpur Jute Mill Factory Committee. PHoto: Star
A parrot pecks at Palash flowers on a tree in the capital’s Central Shaheed Minar area yesterday. The blooming of this flower, also known as the flame of the forest, heralds the arrival of the Spring or Basanta (Phalgun-Chaitra). The photo was taken two days before the first day of Phalgun. Photo: Anisur Rahman
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of Ekushey February, a solo exhibition titled “Borney Byanjona” (Layouts in Letters) was inaugurated yesterday at La Galerie and Galirie Room at Alliance Francaise de Dhaka. The exhibition features Bangla calligraphy by Arham ul Huq Chowdhury and will be open to all till February 22, Monday to Saturday from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Photo: Star
No, this dustbin didn’t grow out of the ground. While the city authorities undertook road development work at this spot in front of Khulna city’s KDA Bhaban recently, they laid down cement without disposing of the bin. It now sticks out like a sore thumb, causing inconvenience to pedestrians who walk down this footpath. This photo was taken on Thursday from Shib Bari roundabout. Photo: Habibur Rahman
