Beautification of Dhaka!
The beautification of Dhaka as conceived by Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) is simply a cosmetic work to deceive and divert public attention from mismanagement and mess that they have created in the city. Whereas DCC's main thrust should be on operation and maintenance of the city amenities and infrastructures (conservancy, water supply & sewerage, roads and walkways etc), it is observed that they are engaged as a matter of routine in defacing the city, particularly by encroaching upon all available open land. The cosmetic hodgepodge, as seen along the Airport Road in the 80's (arched screens, walls, festoons etc), or as conceived recently by the DCC in the same road and for DU campus zone, is never sustainable.
It is funny to see the costly face lifting work along different roads requiring high maintenance cost and building of retail outlets in all available vacant lands along the inner city. For example, there is total encroachment on the newly built footpath in front of TSC, Bangabazar wholesale market, shops in Nilkhet or along Nilkhet-Katabon road etc.
Well thought-out development works, smooth operation and proper maintenance of the city amenities and infrastructure will automatically result in a beautiful city. Superficial decors, unplanned signs and symbols etc. add to the blight of the city.
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