Calmness at the heart of the city
The Laldhighi Park is one of the few parks in the port city that offer visitors free access. The park is located at the centre of the port city, around a kilometre away from the New Market area.
The park is well-equipped with a spacious mosque, a pond right in middle, and two walkways around the pond. The entire landscape is covered in green, which offers visitors a much-needed sense of calm.
Run by Chattogram City Corporation (CCC), the park remains open between 6:00am and 8:00am and 3:00pm and 7:00 pm for residents.
While visiting the park recently, this correspondent saw a significant number of visitors. Parents were walking around while their children playing in the view. Many were seen chitchatting in the sitting area.
Md Ismail, a diabetes patient, said, "Doctors advised me to walk at least two hours a day, so I come to the park every morning and evening to walk without hassle."
"The city's footpaths are not pedestrian-friendly. Therefore, this park is a blessing for us," he added.
Soma Ghosh, a resident of the city's Jamal Khan Road, came to the park with her daughter. They were seen standing by the railing of the pond.
"My daughter wanted me to take her for an outing, so I've brought her here," said Soma. "It's a nice park but there's no rides or amusement facilities for children."
Subhash Barua, an elderly local, said, "Although it's a nice park, at present, 30 people can sit at the arrangements provided. However, it should be extended up to 60."
Contacted, Jahar Lal Hazari, CCC councillor of ward no 32 (Anderkilla), said he would take initiative to increase the park's sitting arrangements.
On the topic of setting up a kid's zone, he said he would submit a proposal to CCC in this regard.
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