Little Anas, who had been receiving treatment for measles at the DNCC Dedicated Covid-19 Hospital in the capital’s Mohakhali, smiles with his mother as he was getting discharged yesterday. After six days of treatment, news of his improvement comes as a sigh of relief for the family, as the number of measles-related deaths continues to climb. Four more children died from suspected measles in the 24 hours till yesterday morning, according to DGHS. PHOTO: PRABIR DAS

Perlite powder collected from LNG gas-carrying ships lies exposed at a coastal shipbreaking yard in Sitakunda’s Kattali area. An extremely fine dust, it spreads with the wind and settles into surrounding water bodies. Environmentalists warn that, left uncovered without proper soil management, it poses serious health risks to local residents. The photo was taken recently. PHOTO: RAJIB RAIHAN

COLOURS OF BAISHAKH … As Pahela Baishakh approaches, shoppers were seen browsing a vibrant array of traditional handicrafts and festive items at a roadside fair in the Dhaka University’s Doel Chattar area yesterday. Local artisans and vendors have set up extensive displays of heritage products. PHOTO: RASHED SHUMON