OP-ED: A city of austerity and affluence

A comparison between the Dhaka that was, and the Dhaka it has become


Standing on the 50th year of the country, one cannot help but feel a sense of pride. This country has overcome many hurdles since 1971 and defied many detractors. In the early 80s, there was a habit among the elderly to discuss the pros and cons of independence, with many opining ruefully that the country had become worse in all aspects after liberation.

Well, in 2021, the number of people having doubts about the nation will be very small. Only those unwilling to admit that the country has made remarkable strides can possibly harp on that old line.