Makeshift stalls eat up much of the thoroughfare in the capital’s North Jatrabari, leaving little room for traffic, resulting in frequent congestion. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Amran Hossain

A woman dries earthen pots in the sun. For decades, several Hindu families in Munshiganj’s Sirajdikhan upazila have been crafting these traditional pots, primarily used for storing curd. The price of each pot ranges from Tk 8 to Tk 10, depending on size. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Anisur Rahman

Once a shimmering landscape of white stone beds, Bholaganj Sada Pathor in Sylhet’s Companiganj upazila now lies stripped and desolate. Over the past year, relentless extraction has plundered the natural bounty of the Dhalai river, leaving behind a scarred terrain where beauty once thrived. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Sheikh Nasir

People jump onto a moving train while others wait on nearby tracks, risking serious accidents. The photo was taken near Dhaka’s Airport Rail Station recently. Photo: Prabir Das