Freedom of movement a basic right
"The main task of the DNCC is to ensure the road for the movement, but despite knowing the problems, they have not taken any initiative to address the issue."
Adil Mohammed Khan, professor of urban & regional planning at Jahangirnagar University, said a lack of alternative roads is a direct result of unplanned urbanisation.
This has led to the construction of buildings, blocking transportation routes and creating a bottleneck.
"In the past, urban planning was done in such a way that it did not create any obstacles to people's movement. There was a mutual understanding and cooperation among people. But in modern urban planning, this seems to be lacking," he said.
Adil, also executive director of the Institute for Planning and Development, said, "Freedom of movement is a basic right. It is the responsibility of the city authorities to ensure this freedom."
The ward councillor should take initiatives so that residents' basic right to movement is not being violated.
"The authorities should prioritise the needs of all residents, including those from low-income backgrounds, and ensure that their rights are protected," he added.
Adil also highlighted the need for the city corporation to take immediate action to resolve this issue and provide alternative routes for locals.
"The main task of the DNCC is to ensure the road for the movement, but despite knowing the problems of the roads, they have not taken any initiative to address the issue," he said.
He also mentioned that the lack of proper infrastructure and transportation planning leads to increased air and water pollution and causes a decline in the overall standard of living.
"The residents of this informal settlement, who mostly come from low-income backgrounds, are unable to advocate for themselves and are suffering," said Adil.
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