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A footpath or a market?

The footpath in front of the main entrance to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College is almost like a market. Vacant even a few days ago, makeshift stalls of various products now occupy it.

A small, wayside restaurant has been set up on the footpath in front of the main entrance to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College in Dhaka. Now, two people can hardly walk on the footpath side-by-side. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A small, wayside restaurant has been set up on the footpath in front of the main entrance to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College in Dhaka. Now, two people can hardly walk on the footpath side-by-side. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Various makeshift shops have been set up on the footpath in front of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College in Dhaka. The shops range from food stalls to those selling necessary goods for patients. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Various makeshift shops have been set up on the footpath in front of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College in Dhaka. The shops range from food stalls to those selling necessary goods for patients. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Various makeshift shops have been set up on the footpath in front of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College in Dhaka. The shops range from food stalls to those selling necessary goods for patients. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Various makeshift shops have been set up on the footpath in front of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College in Dhaka. The shops range from food stalls to those selling necessary goods for patients. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A Dhaka North City Corporation passenger shed has been set yo on the footpath in front of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College. However, people sit under the shed to wait for their food instead of buses as a wayside restaurant has been set up inside. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A Dhaka North City Corporation passenger shed has been set yo on the footpath in front of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College. However, people sit under the shed to wait for their food instead of buses as a wayside restaurant has been set up inside. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A Dhaka North City Corporation passenger shed has been set yo on the footpath in front of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College. However, people sit under the shed to wait for their food instead of buses as a wayside restaurant has been set up inside. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A Dhaka North City Corporation passenger shed has been set yo on the footpath in front of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College. However, people sit under the shed to wait for their food instead of buses as a wayside restaurant has been set up inside. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A shop selling pillows, mattresses, drinking water, and betel leaves has been set up beneath a pedestrian overbridge in front of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A shop selling pillows, mattresses, drinking water, and betel leaves has been set up beneath a pedestrian overbridge in front of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Tables and benches have been arranged for customers to sit and eat on the footpath in front of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College. Before having their meals, people wash their hands and faces on the side of the road. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Tables and benches have been arranged for customers to sit and eat on the footpath in front of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College. Before having their meals, people wash their hands and faces on the side of the road. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Uncovered food items are on display on the footpath in front of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College. Most of the customers are patients and attendants visiting the hospital. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Uncovered food items are on display on the footpath in front of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College. Most of the customers are patients and attendants visiting the hospital. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Uncovered food items are on display on the footpath in front of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College. Most of the customers are patients and attendants visiting the hospital. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Uncovered food items are on display on the footpath in front of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College. Most of the customers are patients and attendants visiting the hospital. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A small, wayside restaurant has been set up on the footpath in front of the main entrance to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College in Dhaka. Now, two people can hardly walk on the footpath side-by-side. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A small, wayside restaurant has been set up on the footpath in front of the main entrance to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College in Dhaka. Now, two people can hardly walk on the footpath side-by-side. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

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Published : 09 Jul 2025, 12:34 AM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 05:59 PM

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