Airport at Trishal
While I am writing, the govt. has already declared Rangpur as a new division and obviously, this is another mind-breaking news for the people of Mymensingh who are demanding Mymensingh to be declared a division for the last around 30 years. But the govt's a recent decision to conduct the feasibility study, though some reports claimed it a decision, of establishing a new international airport at Trishal has made the people of this area at least a little bit hopeful. This is a logical decision as we see the neighbouring countries especially India, Malaysia, Thailand and South Korea establishing their national airports at least 50-80km away from the capitals. Besides, through several unwanted developments Dhaka is now going to be dead city and govt. is desperate to expand its metropolitan area.
Not only as a permanent resident of Trishal, but also as a concerned citizen I expect eagerly that the govt. will handle the whole process very carefully to avoid any unwanted debate.
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