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I get shocked every time I hear something unpleasant about my country. Dhaka has been identified as the worst liveable city in the world by “The Economist”. This is not only a matter of horror but also extreme shame. And questioning the authenticity of the survey might be an exaggeration because the city dwellers know this truth better than the survey group. And not only this, Dhaka is said to be one of the cities that might be jolted by a devastating earthquake. Adulteration in food is damaging our health and life. Hours and hours are spoilt on the roads every day as excessive traffic clogs the road. Electricity is unpredictable, yet some dream of a digital Bangladesh. Whenever any murder becomes a buzz then we notice a sudden massive arrest keeping the real offenders behind the stage, as we saw what happened following the killing of some students. Environment and ecosystems are under a direct threat. But still cutting down trees is at its full speed and there is nothing to say about the land and waterline grabbers. The problems are bigger than we could ever imagine. The solution is another gigantic challenge. At this point, when the existence of our country is threatened, the rulers are busy changing the name of an airport! Honourable Prime minister, please let not the dreams of Sheikh Mujib fade away. Let us live and let our basic needs be fulfilled.
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