Villagers build a temporary earthen embankment in the Dahapara area of Singra upazila, Natore, to keep floodwaters out of their paddy fields. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Courtesy of Saiful Islam

Commuters endure severe traffic congestion as underground cable installation work by the Dhaka Power Distribution Company Limited narrows the main road in the capital’s Shantinagar area. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Anisur Rahman