Empower the mayors

The sincere efforts of the two mayors of Dhaka, who have been trying to reduce some of the problems of the city, have caught the attention of the citizens. They are receiving accolades from different quarters for their willingness to work. We want them to serve people in an even more capable manner, and to do this, they both need more authority and power. They have expressed their helplessness to media outlets various times, regarding their limitations in this regard. 

The city mayors are invested in change and have unending responsibilities, but plainly speaking they are almost powerless, even though the city is gasping for life and city dwellers look forward to the city corporation for amelioration of their sufferings. The fact is that 18 ministries and a host of utility organisations hold sway and have the last word in solving Dhaka city's problems.

Without proper empowerment of the mayors, we shouldn't expect something magical from them. They must be given proper authority and power to discharge their duties.

Sakib Muktasid, Azimpur Govt. Colony