Dhaka, Dec. 29 -- Residents of several residential streets in Gulshan have urged Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) to resume its eviction drive against restaurants and other commercial establishments operating illegally in residential zones.
Locals allege that despite earlier enforcement actions, many restaurants have resumed operations or new ones have opened in houses meant strictly for residential use.
They say the unchecked commercial activity has led to traffic congestion, noise pollution, waste management problems and safety risks, particularly due to the use of gas cylinders and increased visitor flow in narrow residential roads.
When contacted, one of the RAJUK law department officials told The New Nation preferring of anonym...