Garbage piled up on the Buriganga river and its banks near Shyambazar area, on the outskirts of the capital, threatening the city's lifeline and polluting the environment. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Star
Abdul Karim Mia treating the teeth of a man with a syringe. His business is good; the daily income amounts to around Tk 700. He has been doing this for the last 14 years in a self-styled manner he learnt from his father. Unfortunately, nobody has questioned him in all these years while his clients seem to be totally ignorant of the fact that the "service" they receive might even cause death. The photo was taken recently under the foot over-bridge at Zirani Bazar in Ashulia, on the outskirts of the capital. Photo: Md Kawsar
Abdul Karim Mia treating the teeth of a man with a syringe. His business is good; the daily income amounts to around Tk 700. He has been doing this for the last 14 years in a self-styled manner he learnt from his father. Unfortunately, nobody has questioned him in all these years while his clients seem to be totally ignorant of the fact that the "service" they receive might even cause death. The photo was taken recently under the foot over-bridge at Zirani Bazar in Ashulia, on the outskirts of the capital. Photo: Md Kawsar
A part of the playground at the capital's Green Road government staff quarters is now being used as a kitchen market. A public works ministry signboard prohibits setting up of shops or markets there but traders, under the aegis of some influential people, are doing business at the place. The photo was taken a few days ago. Photo:
Amran Hossain
Hill cutting continues at Mohammadpur Bodikona in Sylhet Sadar upazila for construction of roads and houses. Locals allege that a section of influential people have been cutting hills in the area by “managing the authorities”. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo:
Sheikh Nasir
A part of a pavement on Green Road in the capital has been left in a dismal state for the last few months, making it impossible for pedestrians to cross it. The photo was taken recently. Photo:
Amran Hossain
In a unique form of protest against a local recruiting agency, a group of migrant workers, who were forced to return home from Iraq recently, took to the streets, holding bags on their heads. They demand compensation from the agency and arrest of its owner and officials. The photo was taken in front of the Jatiya Press Club yesterday. Photo: Star
