Hartal observed

(Clockwise from left) Streets almost devoid of vehicles in the capital's Shahbag area during yesterday's hartal imposed by the Communist Party of Bangladesh, Bangladesher Samajtantrik Dal and Gonotantrik Baam Morcha, an alliance of seven left-leaning parties. Hartal supporters sing songs in the middle of a road in front of Ruposhi Bangla Hotel in the capital. Picketers set a tyre on fire in Cheragi Pahar area in Chittagong. Photo: STAR