Large amounts of plastic waste line the Buriganga river and nearby areas in Kamrangirchar, Dhaka. Waste is dumped regularly along the riverbanks, polluting the water and destroying its ecosystem. The photo was taken yesterday afternoon. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

A youngster shows flair with a brilliant rainbow flick during a game of street football on KM Das Lane in the Tikatuli area of Dhaka yesterday. Local youths have dubbed the alley “FIFA Goli” after decorating its walls with portraits of legends like Maradona and Ronaldo ahead of the FIFA World Cup that’s just eight days away. Photo: Prabir Das

Boatmen wait for passengers under the shade of trees on the bank of the Buriganga river in Kamrangirchar, as the midday heat keeps commuters away. With rows of wooden boats lying idle along the riverbank, many boatmen said they had to wait for hours before getting passengers. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Palash Khan