A craftsman meticulously applies block printing patterns on fabric. Boutique artisans throughout the capital are working diligently, anticipating a surge in demand before Eid-ul-Fitr. The photo was taken recently in Dhaka’s New Market area. Photo: Palash Khan

Dockyards have been illegally built by occupying the bank of the Buriganga River in Char Kaliganj area of Dakkhin Keraniganj. Constructing anything beyond the pillar, marked in red, is illegal. Photo: Palash Khan

Demonstrators holding the banner of anti-discrimination students kept Khamarbari Road near Farmgate in the capital blocked for almost an hour yesterday afternoon, demanding the removal of the secretary of the agriculture ministry because of what they say is rehabilitation of pro-Awami League officials by him. Some of the demonstrators assaulted a pedestrian who asked them to clear the road. Photo: Rashed Shumon