We need better airports

The Shahjalal International Airport has gloomy surroundings with inadequate lighting. Why should the country's capital have such a bleak airport?

International airports around the world sparkle under bright lighting and cleanliness is the topmost priority, maintained 24 hours a day. In our case, airport washrooms are almost as unhygienic as those in railway stations; the multistoried parking lot is slippery with dirt and rainwater, and reeks of pungent odor. The parking areas' lighting isn't sufficient to identify waiting vehicles.

The small pathway connecting the parking lot to the building could easily be covered with corrugated tin/asbestos to allow people to board vehicles safely. 

I hope this attracts the attention of airport authorities. They must inspect and improve the hygiene and environment of our airports so as not to soil our country's prestige in front of visitors from abroad. It's not about the money, but the sincerity in discharging duty by the entrusted respective departments. 

Sirajul Islam

Retd. Resident Manager, Padma Oil Co Ltd.