In a bid to save time, pedestrians jaywalk across a busy road in the Signboard area along the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway yesterday, ignoring nearby designated crossings and footbridges and risking their lives. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Rickety multistorey dwellings built with tin sheets, bamboo, and wood are a common sight in Islambagh of Lalbagh in Dhaka. Residents reach upper floors using steep bamboo or wooden ladders. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Anisur Rahman

Erosion along the Padma river is threatening Rajshahi city, with large stretches of the riverbank collapsing and the water advancing towards homes and urban infrastructure. Despite government protection efforts, seasonal fluctuations in water levels continue to accelerate land loss. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Rashed Shumon

Farmers harvest Aman paddy in the Barind region of Rajshahi. Farmers say the variety, planted after the potato harvest, will be sold in local markets for Tk 1,100-1,200 per maund. The photo was taken in Chaitanyapur village of Godagari upazila yesterday. Photo: Azahar Uddin