Farmers are busy processing freshly cut jute in Charpolisha village of Melandah upazila in Jamalpur. Like other major jute-producing districts in the country, Jamalpur has also witnessed a good harvest this year. Favourable weather and timely rain have helped farmers achieve the yield. The photo was taken recently. Photo: PRABIR DAS

A group of schoolchildren cram onto a motorised van and head to school on the Lalmonirhat-Burimari Road. Despite having no safety feature, the three-wheeler shares the highway with heavy vehicles, leaving its young passengers vulnerable to serious injuries in the event of a collision. The photo was taken recently in Bhotmari union of Kaliganj upazila in Lalmonirhat. Photo: Rashed Shumon

Rows of trucks remain parked along a road in Jatrabari, many while loading and unloading goods, occupying a large portion of the thoroughfare. Vendors and informal markets further narrow the space, forcing vehicles and pedestrians to squeeze through. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Youngsters play cricket amid swaying kans grass at Halishahar in Chattogram yesterday. The white plumes, dancing in the sea breeze beneath an autumn sky, bring a touch of seasonal calm to the busy city. Photo: Rajib Raihan