Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The recent discussions in capital Dhaka highlighted a critical issue in our cities: the alarming shortage of parks, playgrounds and open spaces.
Urban planning experts emphasized that this dearth not only deprives residents of essential amenities but also contributes to various social issues, including juvenile delinquency and drug prevalence.
It's clear that we urgently need a policy overhaul to safeguard parks and playgrounds nationwide.
The World Health Organization's guideline of nine square meters of open space per person serves as a stark reminder of our failure to meet this basic necessity, with only 16 per cent of Dhaka city residents having access to such amenities.
While current initiatives to develop fields a...