Dhanmondi Eidgah
Mahbub Rahman, PhD, A citizen
We thank the reporter for writing on construction of a 'temporary' market near the Dhanmondi Eidgah. What he fell short of mentioning was that the Eidgah is one of the 22 listed heritage properties in the city. Any construction near it without giving due consideration and respect and without taking special permission from competent authorities is a violation of several laws and regulations, e.g. BC Act 1953, National Building Code, Antiquities Act, and Imarot Nirman Bidhimala, with punishment of up to 7 years in jail! Other laws also prohibit taking over parks and playgrounds. There are various ways of building a temporary structure at a cheaper and more functional way.
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