A farmer harvesting paddy from the submerged Chalnia Haor in Sylhet’s Dakshin Surma upazila. Several haors in the area started going under water about two weeks ago following rain and onrush of water from upstream. Farmers allege that some influential lessees of Jalmahals (marshlands) stop the haor water from flowing into the Kushiara river to retain water in the Jalmahals, causing damage to their crops on hundreds of hectares every year. The photos were taken on Saturday.
Photo: Sheikh Nasir
A farmer harvesting paddy from the submerged Chalnia Haor in Sylhet’s Dakshin Surma upazila. Several haors in the area started going under water about two weeks ago following rain and onrush of water from upstream. Farmers allege that some influential lessees of Jalmahals (marshlands) stop the haor water from flowing into the Kushiara river to retain water in the Jalmahals, causing damage to their crops on hundreds of hectares every year. The photos were taken on Saturday.
Photo: Sheikh Nasir
PRETTY IN PINK! The coral hues of the Java cassia not only offer a visual delight to the city’s dwellers beaten by the scorching summer sun, but also provide a moment of relief under its cool shade. With the city witnessing record-high temperatures this Baishakh, planting trees have become more vital than ever. The photo was taken at Hatirjheel yesterday afternoon.
Photo: Prabir Das
A sherbet seller loading ice chunks onto a rickshaw in Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar area yesterday. The trader has bought the ice chunks for Tk 150 per square foot. Sherbet, soft drinks and bottled water are high in demand in the city amid the sweltering heat. Many people put their health at risk by drinking sherbet that have been prepared without maintaining hygiene.
Photo: Palash Khan
The mouth of the Dhaka-Narayanganj link road, at the Signboard area next to Dhaka-Chattogram highway, was completely blocked yesterday due to the illegal parking of three-wheelers. The road, now dubbed AKM Shamsuzzoha Sarak, is undergoing development work worth Tk 490 crore for widening. But even before the work is complete, smooth vehicular movement is already being hampered as the authorities concerned turn a blind eye.
PHOTO: ANISUR RAHMAN
Nurul Islam, 70, sets off on his rickshaw every morning from his home in Keraniganj, only to wait at different intersections, nooks, and alleys for passengers. Beaten by age, strength and speed, he often paddles on Dhaka roads passing by commuters who mostly choose to ignore him -- some due to pity and most owing to the dilemma of delay. The photo was taken near Shapla Chattar in Motijheel recently.
Photo: Amran Hossain
