A cross-dam of nets and bamboo under Khegoraghat Bridge in Kashimpur village, Bagerhat Sadar, has blocked the Huji River’s natural flow. Once vital for boats, fishing, and irrigation, the river is now largely divided into similar private fish enclosures. Photo was taken recently.
Photo: Partha Chakrabortty
A battery-powered rickshaw whizzes down a street in Dhanmondi yesterday with a child seated next to the driver and three women on the passenger seat meant for two. While their inadequate braking system, overloading, and speed put lives at risk, the livelihoods of thousands of families depend on these unauthorised vehicles. Photo: Prabir Das
