Rutted roads
Decay has got the better of the roads at Nikunja-2 in Khilkhet residential area through lack of repair work over the years. Almost all the roads are in bad shape, causing daily sufferings to the residents. Even with a little rain all the roads get clogged with rainwater as it is one of the low land areas in Dhaka city. Of all the shabby roads, many are seen as drains owing to stagnant, smelly, polluted water on the roads, especially in the rainy season. During the rainy season all the roads remain water-logged and roads get muddier and slippery very badly. The most distressful thing is that with the aggravated situation of the roads, many rickshaw pullers show reluctance to pull their rickshaw wading through these rugged roads. Even sometimes many cars get bogged down in the middle of the road because of the holes created there. There are many official and student residents living in this area who are the worst sufferers. Apart from this, we have to wait for a long time to get a rickshaw which is a pretty time consuming and monotonous job.
Thinking this city as capital of Bangladesh, sometimes we get ashamed of its mismanagement and careless supervision of the authorities concerned. If we think from the standpoint of a foreign tourist, then definitely one can think that if the capital is like this then what will be the condition of its other parts. Actually, our authorities concerned seem to be blind and indiscreet in their responsibility and accountability. No special improvement exhibits physically which can make us believe that really our country is heading towards prosperity. Where does all the money collected from the so-called venal politicians go? Can't that be used for all the worn-torn roads in our country?
I would earnestly request the authorities concerned to take some necessary steps for Nikunja-2 area for the repair of all the battered roads.
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