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Although Mishu started the work with his own funding, many people later extended their help by donating toys. Photo: Collected

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Morshed Mishu and his wall of toys

The shutters of the shop are opened, albeit on a limited basis, only 2-4 times a month, and exclusively during the night. Photos: Bidhan Rebeiro and Sushmita Chakraborty Mishu

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So Long, Farewell, Sagar Publishers

Switch Bidyaniketan’s students do not memorise textbooks but are focused on the practical applications of everything they learn. Photo: Courtesy

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Switch Bidyaniketan: A school where street children learn and earn

Mintu Howladar, a seasoned caretaker serving 18 years at the National Zoo, can recount more than 10 major accidents involving animal caretakers since 2000. Photo: Asma Sultana Prova

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A razor-thin line between life and death: What does it take to tend to zoo animals

In Mohammad Jibon’s (the man in the red shirt) family, his mother (who used to work earlier), wife, younger brother and son are all associated with the circus profession. Photo: Rafia Mahmud Prato

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Shikaritola: The last performers of a once famous ‘circus village’

Small heaps of old jeans, shirts, lungis, saarees, blankets, bedcovers, bags, children's clothing are displayed in front of every shop. Prices start at a mere Tk2. Photo: Asma Sultana Prova

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Begum Bazar: The capital of old clothes

Azharul Islam Khan disseminates knowledge about plants through his videos. Photo: Courtesy.

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A life plentiful with love for plants

Truefitt & Hill offers a selection of signature services, including the Royal Facial, Royal Haircut, Royal Shaving, Royal Manicure-Pedicure. Photo:Courtesy

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Truefitt & Hill: From Buckingham Palace to Gulshan

According to many, Hathazari’s red chilli is the only food that can effortlessly elevate the taste of a dish from mediocre to stupendously good. Photo: Asma Sultana Prova

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Why everyone is obsessed with Hathazari’s red chilli