A retailer loads his van with heaps of coriander leaves bought from a wholesale kitchen market in Barishal city. The prices of this popular spice, very commonly used in local cuisine, fall during winter seasons due to an abundant supply. Wholesale prices now range from Tk 30-40 per kg, while retail prices are Tk 50-60 per kg. Photo: Titu Das

Occupying the street and footpath from Banglamotor to Moghbazar intersection, cars are accessorised and repaired by motor parts shops and garages. It causes congestion on one of the busiest streets in the capital. Photo: Anisur Rahman

Trainee doctors block Shahbagh intersection yesterday afternoon, demanding a rise in their monthly stipends to Tk 50,000 from Tk 25,000. Their demonstration sparked traffic jams that spilt onto other streets in the capital. Photo: Amran Hossain

Two children lean out of the window of a moving bus as another bus inches dangerously close. In Dhaka, reckless bus driving is a major cause of accidents, and the lack of awareness or supervision by guardians puts these children at even greater risk. The photo was taken near Science Lab on Mirpur Road yesterday. Photo: Prabir Das