Wood is being burned in large earthen ovens to produce charcoal in Jabusa area of Rupsa upazila, Khulna, sending thick smoke and soot across adjacent farmland, water bodies, and homesteads. Such an operation pollutes the air, threatens crop yields, and raises health risks. Besides, illegal tree‑felling by unscrupulous traders destroys forest resources. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Habibur Rahman

Activists under the banner of the Democratic Rights Committee hold a protest rally near Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka yesterday, demanding cancellation of the US trade agreement. They claim the deal will result in increased prices of essentials such as gas and medicines, making life more oppressive for Bangladeshi people. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Intern doctors protest at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka yesterday, demanding withdrawal of a May 19 FCPS training notification and the cancellation of what they call discriminatory policies. The demonstration, part of a nationwide movement, highlights a six-point charter on postgraduate medical training, professional rights, and healthcare workforce policies. Photo: Palash Khan