In several areas of Dhaka, battery-powered rickshaws steal electricity illegally by connecting lines directly to power poles for charging. Despite a recent crackdown, operators resume the practice. Consequently, legitimate consumers suffer frequent power cuts and are deprived of government power subsidies. The photo was taken in the capital’s Tejgaon area on Sunday. Photo: Moin Ahmed

In several areas of Dhaka, battery-powered rickshaws steal electricity illegally by connecting lines directly to power poles for charging. Despite a recent crackdown, operators resume the practice. Consequently, legitimate consumers suffer frequent power cuts and are deprived of government power subsidies. The photo was taken in the capital's Tejgaon area on Sunday. Photo: Moin Ahmed