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A bloody affair in Bangladesh's capital during Eid al-Adha celebrations

Dhaka town turned into a blood city after Muslims celebrated the Islamic festival Eid al-Adha by slaughtering animals.

The government had set apart kill zones but heavy rains made it impossible for residents to slaughter their animals in the open thus opted for garages and car parks.

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