Four-month-old Rafsan Gazi, who was brought to the capital’s Infectious Diseases Hospital from Patuakhali after contracting measles, is undergoing treatment. Due to the increasing number of patients and a shortage of beds, he was given space on the floor of the hospital. Photo: Mehedi Hasan
Hawkers occupy the entrance to a footbridge and the adjacent footpaths, obstructing pedestrians in the busy Farmgate area of Dhaka. The makeshift stalls, covered with blue tarpaulins, have taken over significant portions of the walkway, forcing pedestrians to use narrow gaps or the main road. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Prabir Das
Nuns from Missionaries of Charity stand in a queue waiting to cast their votes for the West Bengal state legislative assembly elections inside a polling station in Kolkata yesterday. Photo: AFP
Growers are currently busy bagging the diverse varieties of mangoes in their orchards across Rajshahi. The owners say this method improves the appearance of the fruit, prevents pest infestation, and eliminates the need for pesticide sprays. The photo was taken at an orchard near Kakon Road in Godagari upazila recently. Photo: Azahar Uddin