Make Dhaka look better before T20 World Cup

The T20 World Cup Cricket is set to kick off in Bangladesh on February 16. The government has approved taka 115 crore for the improvement of road infrastructure and beautification of Dhaka city ahead of this mega event. I would like to request the authorities to replace the present dim sodium lights on the Dhaka streets with brighter ones such as the lights used on the Mohakhali flyover. At least the street lights from the airport to the Shahbag crossing, and again from the Shahbag crossing to the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium may be replaced. Also the street lights around the stadium and at Gulshan and Banani may be replaced. I am mentioning Gulshan and Banani because besides the two five star hotels, almost all the guest houses are located in that area. Many cricket lovers who will come from other countries to watch the game will stay in those hotels and guest houses. After sunset Dhaka looks dull and its streets become unsafe because of insufficient street lights. T20 matches will be played day-night. Brighter lights will not only make the city look better, at the same time they will make the streets and the stadium area safer for the cricket fans both domestic and international.