Deprived people
Since colonial times, Bangladeshis are known to be a deprived people. Yes Bangladeshis are a deprived people there can be no denying it. Bangladesh got its independence back it in 1971, it is almost 40 years since then and yet Bangladeshis are being deprived.
To maintain the standard of life in Bangladesh, that one maintains here in Houston would cost him at least the double the amount i.e. US$1500 X 2 = 3000. Readers please do not be alarmed, it is a truth and those who know it shall admit the fact.
What is the per capita income in Bangladesh? Probably between 600 - 700 US Dollars and what is the per capita income in USA about 40,000 US Dollars and yet the average Americans make it with half the amount as compared to Bangladesh.
The price of daily essentials is almost half in America. On top of all this there is a return policy between 30 days to 90 days depending on the business policy of the stores except for the 99 cents stores. Can you imagine, one can afford to buy a lot of things for a dollar only. How many things would one be able to purchase for US $ 1 or equivalent taka in Bangladesh except for from the street vendors. The 99 cents store is in no way less posh than shopping malls in Dhaka.
How long will the Bangladeshis continue to suffer deprivation? It is almost 40 years down the road and people are yet to get the benefits of independence. The British left long ago and the Urdu speaking Pakistanis are not there, then why are the Bangladeshis still suffering ? Who are exploiting them? Who are reaping the benefits? The nation needs to know and act now without any further delay.
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