Decentralisation
Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is beset with many problems and the problems continue to multiply. Apparently all incumbent governments try to sort out the problems, but the problems continue to remain. As for example, in an effort to reduce traffic jam, the authorities concerned tried to implement the lane concept resulting in severe traffic jam. This means the concept itself was wrong. In my understanding the authorities are not sincere or serious about solving the problems the country faces.
Water scarcity is another nagging problem. Kalabagan, our abode, was the least affected area in this case. Nowadays the residents are experiencing this worst problem. The deep tube-well operators blamed it on frequent power failures, which could be true.
In an effort to overcome this problem, the government may consider installing solar panels at all deep tube well stations across the city gradually, and thus mitigate the sufferings of the city dwellers to a great extent.
The solution to all problems lies in decentralisation. Dhaka is massively overcrowded and people are alarmingly coming in thousands from all over the country compounding the already existing problems. To save Dhaka, nay Bangladesh, this trend of migration has got to be reversed and it can only be achieved by decentralisation. All that is required is sincere efforts to implement the idea.
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