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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Hatirjheel a living dilemma
Hatirjheel was supposed to be a beautification-cum-roads project that has turned into a living dilemma of Dhaka. The stench from the garbage dump and the poor traffic management along its bridges and roads are not only destroying the surrounding atmosphere, but also showing how little we care about our city.
While walking along the pathway on last Friday, I noticed how little we care about traffic laws as cars, CNG-run auto-rickshaws and rickshaws kept coming from the wrong directions. One can talk about traffic negligence if there is a traffic system but what would I say if there is literally no traffic at all? As far as the water is concerned waste water from different adjoining areas are released in the Hatirjheel canals that is not only polluting but also spreading out the stench. The crowds that gather on weekends and holidays should be carefully parking their vehicles as they cause obstructions, too.
I think the worst is yet to come with the rainy season not far away. The stink of pitch-black water and the poor state of law and order seemed to squeeze the joy out of my walking.
The project should be immediately brought under the scanner of a strict monitoring agency. The visitors of Hatirjheel should also act responsibly, especially regarding their movement and parking of vehicles.
Authorities concerned should look into the worsening condition of Hatirjheel as soon as possible. Shahriar Feroze
Gulshan-2, Dhaka
Why is Nayeem not playing in T-20 matches?
I was surprised that Nayeem Islam was not selected to play the T-20 matches against Sri Lanka. He bats very well in the lower order, very handy with the ball and his fielding is also exemplary. I believe he should be made a permanent T-20 player for Bangladesh.
Aminur Rahim
NewDOHS, Mohakhali, Dhaka
SUST students need more buses
At present there are approximately ten thousand students at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST). Three fourths of them reside outside the campus for lack of dormitories. But there are not enough transport facilities available for this large number of students. The university has only 6 or 7 buses of its own. But that is not enough to meet the need of the students. Most of the students living outside the campus have to face immense sufferings because of the transport problem. Therefore, we draw the attention of the authorities to increase the number of buses as soon as possible.
Ajijui Hoque
Student of BBA
SUST