A group of students from the seven government colleges in Dhaka holds a sit-in in front of Shikkha Bhaban, demanding prompt implementation of the Dhaka Central University Ordinance. Police set up barricades and suspended vehicular movement towards the Secretariat due to the protest, causing traffic congestion and suffering to commuters. The photo was taken yesterday noon. Photo: Amran Hossain

With winter setting in, the water level of the Kirtankhola has dropped significantly, leaving the adjoining canal in Barishal city’s Rasulpur area dried out and reduced to a narrow, sludge-filled strip. The photo was taken yesterday. PHOTO: TITU DAS

A farmer struggles to harvest Aman paddy as stagnant water remains in his field. Even a month after the last heavy rainfall, farmers across Rajshahi are still struggling to fully harvest their Aman crops. The photo was taken near the Nawhata-Borgachi road in Paba upazila of Rajshahi yesterday. Photo: Azahar Uddin

Severe tailbacks formed on one side of Mirpur Road yesterday after mobile phone traders and employees blocked the Shyamoli-Agargaon Link Road to press home their six-point demand, causing immense suffering to commuters. The photo was taken near Shishu Hospital. PHOTO: PALASH KHAN