Is it a wall, or a road divider?
Every time I shop at Gulshan 2, I marvel that a nation with some of the best architects and engineers in the world - and a reputation second to none for sheer cleverness - could have perpetrated the horror that is the road divider at Gulshan 2. Its height makes it a major obstacle for those of us past the first flush of youth, as we heave our shopping bags and ourselves over it.
The drains are uncovered, presenting the risk of falling into them and landing on the filthy rubbish that is never cleared from there. The only advantage of the height is when it rains and there is a flood, those athletic enough to take a flying leap from the great height, can keep their shoes dry.
The rest of us need to remember to wear our plastic sandals so that we can wade through it. May I suggest that it should be included in the scheme for 'the beautification of Dhaka'?
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