May 20, 2024
Another heatwave is sweeping across Bangladesh as the summer continues. Those who live hand-to-mouth find relief from the scorching temperatures in any way they can.
News in photos: 19 May
Buried under plastic waste, Shuvadya canal, next to the Buriganga river in Dhaka’s Keraniganj, is dying. The entire canal is filled with garbage and clothing waste from small garment factories.
News in photos: 18 May
News in photos: 17 May
Pedestrians often choose to climb the base of a footbridge pier rather than using the designated overhead structure to cross the street at Shankar in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi. Such risky behaviour could lead to serious accidents at any moment.