Letters To The Editor

Create cleanliness awareness through media and SMS

Bangladesh is becoming a popular place for tourists, foreign businesses and international cricket; more foreigners are visiting Dhaka now than ever before. But piles of garbage on the roads are a common scene in Dhaka and it's embarrassing to see foreigners covering their noses in disgust when walking past open rubbish dumps. Many are not used to this as it is not the normal practice in their part of the world. 

The government sends messages and notices over text messages all the time. They can use this way to ask people to not litter on the streets. They can use the internet, Facebook, radio stations and even local TV channels to create mass awareness among people about the urgent need for cleanliness. At this day and age, beautification of our cities and cleanliness is of utmost importance.

Aminur Rahim
Mohakhali, Dhaka