Wastage of power
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As citizens of Bangladesh, we are going through numerous miseries and obviously it is to the authorities we turn to for the abatement of these miseries. But as individuals and as groups of responsible members of society, isn't there a lot that we can actually do, too? In these times of acute shortage of electricity, water and gas, can't we exercise a little restraint and prudence and try to conserve some of these natural resources? Why do light-shade shops and jeweler stores (and there are so many of them!!) have to keep all the lights on all evening? Can't they switch on the lights when a customer wants to look at something? Most of the time there are no customers, yet the shops are aglow with bright, powerful lights! Until the situation improves, can't the government impose a restriction on illumination in public places? Clubs and restaurants can be made to close a little earlier. The govt. and the public can jointly find some sensible solutions to reduce the sufferings. Let us start by getting rid of some of those unnecessary lights! Students are unable to study due to the horrendous load shedding. Which is more important? Students doing well in the exams, or our having malls, clubs, private parties, etc, dazzling with lights? Consumerism has reached such a high level, it is making us shallow and insensitive to real issues. Let us focus on simple, but comfortable living. Let's do away with the glitz and try to live a decent life.
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