Large motors of old ships are being dismantled to extract valuable metals, including iron and copper. This photo was taken from Bhatiari of Chattogram’s Sitakunda recently. Photo: Rajib Raihan
Around 20 homes have been devoured by the Padma at Aria-Gohailbari of Pabna Sadar upazila over the last two months. Villagers alleged that encroachers have been lifting sand and soil from the area, resulting in the river erosion. The photo was captured a few days ago. Photo:
Ahmed Humayun Kabir Topu
