Dhanmondi Lake

By Kazmin Samia, Dhaka
19 April 2004, 18:00 PM
Lakes and parks are the only serene areas left for the city dwellers. People from all walks of life come here in order to breathe in the open air. They want to get rid of the tension of chaotic city life.

What do the visitors expect from these areas? The probable answer is a relaxing place surrounded by nature. They want the place to be hygienic. There should not be any dust or dirty waste to make it a bitter experience for the visitors. And these areas should be declared smoking free zone.

I had an opportunity to visit the Dhanmondi Lake with my family and I found the atmosphere very unhealthy. People were smoking constantly. Young lovers come to this place , but they often do not maintain the decencies. All these things are disgusting and intolerable. So immediate steps are needed to set things right.