Help the homeless

Thousands of homeless people live on pavements and streets of Dhaka city. The homeless are the worst affected people in winter. The metrological office in its monthly report has forecasted that the city might experience more cold spells this month. According to the media, during those cold waves the temperatures may go down to as low as 12 degree Celsius. This is a scary piece of news for the extreme poor and, especially, the homeless people.

Affluent people, through social media groups, clubs and communities, should come forward to help the floating people by donating blankets and warm clothes. But this is serving little purpose. Temporary night shelters should be built for these floating people. Besides the authorities concerned and others also need to take up this issue seriously and stand by the homeless.

Sirazi Shahjahan,

Malibagh, Dhaka,

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