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Govt hurries to shut schools, colleges
Orders closure from tomorrow as gridlocks greet Ramadan (August 13, 2010) At least the government is trying to do something.
Muntasir This task is massive in this over populated country... I don't know whether the best thinkers could solve this puzzle.
Maya Thank you, government, for taking this optimistic step and acknowledging common people's sufferings on Dhaka roads.
Hasibur Rahman This is cellular phone era. Educational institutes can give the homework over phone or e-mail. The guardians of those who don't have any of this facilities can collect their kids' homework after their office hours. Teachers need to spend some time in school sfor their students' well-being.
Nasirullah Mridha This is the worst decision made by the govtshutting down school and colleges to avoid traffic jam. Education is the backbone of a nation and should be the top priority. The best solution to avoid traffic congestion is to move the capital somewhere else.
Akash How can shutting down systems be a solution to problems? Are we not compromising on bigger things? Isn't our failure in not being able to deal with problems speaks volumes about our system and society? It goes beyond political affiliations and identity. Simply take a look at the photo of the traffic. There is barely any discipline. We cannot always blame the police - we should be ashamed of ourselves when we ask for police to maintain discipline. So what next - what more do we shut down?
Ishfaqur Raza At this present moment there is no other option to reduce the traffic jams. However, the government should take a long term plan for managing traffic.
Kabir These all steps are a temporary solution. We must decentralize our administration and factories (garments & leather) also. The govt must understand this.
Asif Ishtiaque Closing down educational institutions is not a good step to reduce traffic jam.
Mesbah I do not see any rickshaws in the photo. Main problem is the impatience and disregard for traffic rules.
Javed Helali
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