People jump over the median barrier between the express and local lanes of Dhaka-Chattogram highway yesterday as buses drop them off on the fast lane instead of the side of the road on the right at Shimrail of Narayanganj. The offices of roads and highways department and highway police are yards away.
Photo: Saurav Hossain Siam
Burnt molasses and sugar falling into the Karnaphuli in Ichhapur area of Chattogram after a fire ripped through a factory of S Alam Refined Sugar Industries on the bank of the river. The fire broke out on Monday afternoon.
Photo: Rajib Raihan
People grapple with pollution in the capital’s Gabtoli area yesterday. The absence of rainfall worsened the existing alarming pollution levels, exposing people living in the capital especially the daily commuters to harm’s way. Dhaka yesterday ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality. Photo: Amran Hossain
Responding to the season’s call, shimul flowers are in full bloom. Two birds engage amidst the vibrant red blossoms, symbolising the transition from winter to spring. This photograph was captured in Batiaghata, Khulna yesterday. Photo: Habibur Rahman
