DINAJPUR. Aug 7: The town dwellers of the district have been suffering from ac commodation problem for a

long time. Since after tlx- partition of Bengal, a negligible number of new houses was built tn thia town to ease out the acute housing problem of all classes of people.

With the rise in population the housing problem of this town has become very acute thereby leaving government officials. teachers, businessmen and others in serious Income niences.

The number of educational institutions both for girls and boys has also Increased from primary level to a degree college. Most of the educational

Institutions here have also no buildings of their own as such private houses are being used for hostels of the students.

Most of the offices and houses are In a dilapidated condition Taking advantage of Insufficient housing facilities the local house owners are charging high rents.

The offices of The Deputy Commissioner. Sub Registrar. Superintendent of Police and Police Station have been housed tn government build Ings since long. But other offices such as District Public Relations office. Agricultural

Office. Family Planning Office and all other offices are housed In rented buildings.

Stray dogs having many diseases are creating health hazards for the people of this district town In particular and also in other parts of the district In general. Cases of dog bites are on the increase causing concern to the people.

There are more than 5.000 dogs tn this township. A large number of dogs Iles down at night around hotels, restau rants, verandahs of shops and fish, meat and vegetables mar-