No place for cars
Karwan Bazar Market is in the heart of Dhaka city which caters for wholesale and retail markets of the central Dhaka area. Previously, there was not much vehicular traffic in this area. But of late with a five star hotel, many large commercial establishments, banks, insurance companies, 2 TV stations, two major national newspaper offices and other establishments, this area has become very important. Throughout day & night people come here and face a serious car parking problem. Many people are compelled to park their vehicles at any place available which causes a serious traffic jam. In front of the Karwan Bazar there is a "Car Parking" space, but these are all the time occupied by a large "Fleet of Mini Trucks". This is used 24 hours as their "garage." Most of the other places are occupied by vehicles of different companies.
Hence, people are facing a serious problem to get a "parking place" for their daily shopping at the bazaar for fish, meat, vegetables, fruits, rice, dal, sugar, eggs etc. The road in front of the market has been occupied by fruit vendors for many years.
Unfortunately, the police dept. has not taken any step to solve the above problem. It is alleged that our police staff get a large amount from the "illegal occupants" every month and they are not disturbed.
I would request you to assign a reporter for investigating the whole matter and publish a report for the benefit of all.
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