SPOT THE BIRD! … Hidden behind the grass, this Indian Stone Curlew, otherwise known as the Indian thick-knee, was spotted roaming Padmar Char in Rajshahi. As one can see, these birds are gifted with an appearance fit to camouflage themselves in their habitats – dry areas, including fields, deciduous forests, and dry riverbeds in south and southeast Asian countries. In such places, they also find plenty of food like insects, worms and small reptiles. Indian thick-knees, named after their stout legs and thick knees, are mainly active and make their calls after dark. During the rest of the day, they prefer to remain out of sight. Though they are listed in the “Least Concern” category by the IUCN, Indian thick-knee populations have been seeing a decline throughout the last decade – possibly owing to habitat destruction. PHOTO: TIMU HOSSAIN
Two men and two children precariously positioned in the back of a pickup that is taking them, their families (not all in the photo) and belongings back home. Despite moving to the capital five years ago for a better life, these two families are forced to return to their village home in Jhenaidah due to the rising cost of living in Dhaka. The photo was taken in Gabtoli area yesterday.
PHOTO: PRABIR DAS
