Decentralisation of Dhaka

Traffic jams have become an everyday event for us living in Dhaka city. If one would like to go to Motijheel from Gulshan, s/he would have to wait for hours on a busy working day. This certainly has become an annoying problem. A few years ago I read an article in The Daily Star about decentralising Dhaka's industrial sectors and making Dhaka a complete residential city. I think this particular idea is very good indeed, as most of the developed countries around the world have decentralised capitals. I believe that considering the idea of a decentralised Dhaka will be pretty much helpful for the general public. If the government does consider changing the location of different sectors and relocating them outside Dhaka or to the suburbs of Dhaka, we shall see reduction in traffic jams in our capital. If the government is confused about taking a particular decision regarding decentralisation, then it must hold a referendum. And a reduction of traffic jam will trigger a reduction of pollution as well.