HOME AND ABROAD

Durga Puja

Lalmonirhat. A sculptor gives the finishing touches to the idols of Hindu goddess Durga.

Heritage in Danger

Dhaka. The hundred year old Boro Bari, which was renowned for its French rococo design, used to stand proud in the days gone by. However, due to negligence and improper maintenance, the heritage site is now in ruins. The owner of the building wants to lease the land to a commercial developer.

Cycling for Peace

Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghans take part in cycling race during World Peace Day in Mazar-i-sharif.

Leaving Home

Suruc, Syria. A Syrian Kurdish girl looks at the Turkish police as she crosses the border between Turkey and Syria near the southeastern town of Suruc in Sanliurfa province.

Portrait of a Revolutionary

Jannusan, Bahrain. A Bahraini woman holds up a portrait of jailed photographer Ahmed Humaidan during an anti-government protest in the village of Jannusan, west of the capital Manama.