CHILDREN’S DAY OUT AT BOI MELA… A Bengal Tiger mascot from the Kaktarua Puppet Theatre makes a sudden appearance on stage and greets children during a puppet show at the children’s corner of Amar Ekushey Book Fair. As it was the weekend yesterday, many parents brought their children to the fair in Suhrawardy Udyan. Photo: Firoz Ahmed

BUZZING WITH ACTIVITY… With Eid approaching, roadside markets for clothes are drawing more and more crowds, especially on the weekends. The photo was taken near Motijheel Ideal School in the capital yesterday. Photo: Prabir Das

Vendors have set up stalls at the entrance to the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, restricting access for patients in need of urgent care. The illegal road occupation leads to congestion and chaos in the area that already sees heavy traffic from ambulances and other vehicles. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Palash Khan