Today's Gallery (2017.08.18)

A tea stall occupying footpath at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. Such stalls there not only hamper the beauty in the area, but also cause a security concern. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Palash Khan
Hajj pilgrims queue up at Ashkona Hajj Camp in Dhaka before departing for the airport. STAR file photo
Dhaka-Tangail highway being widened as part of Joydevpur-Elenga four-lane project to ensure smooth vehicular movement on the highway. But the vehicles cannot take the full advantage of it as trucks are parked occupying the extended part on the highway in Rasulpur area of Tangail Sadar upazila. Truckers said they have to park there as there is no truck terminal beside the highway where they can take rest for a while during their long distance trips. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Mirza Shakil
Ignoring a no-parking sign, vehicles are parked on Abdul Gani Road near the secretariat in the capital yesterday. Such illegal practice blocks almost half of the road, causing traffic jam in the area. Photo: Rashed Shumon
A man tries to catch a running train near Airport Railway Station level crossing in the capital yesterday. While this is a daily occurrence, such an act can have fatal consequences. Photo: Prabir Das
A pavement in front of Cantonment Railway Station on Airport road lies damaged. The car (next photo), which caused the damage as it veered out of control, has been left on the pavement for over a week, becoming an obstacle for pedestrians. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Prabir Das Photo: Prabir Das
The car, which caused the damage as it veered out of control, has been left on the pavement for over a week, becoming an obstacle for pedestrians. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Prabir Das
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