Beggars causing nuisance

In the post-pandemic era, the beggars' nuisance has increased alarmingly in Dhaka city. There was a time when beggars used to sit on the streets or at some particular places for begging. But now, ingenious beggars approach us with new technics. It seems we do not have to look for beggars. Rather, they make their presence felt everywhere in the city. Once we take our wallet or purse out whether in markets, shops, tea stalls or while paying rikshaw-pullers, beggars appear instantly beside us. They obstruct our way until we give them alms. One can hardly stand on a footpath for even a couple of minutes without facing beggars.
Rehabilitation of beggars is not a new issue. The government took a number of measures to rehabilitate city beggars. Those steps do not seem to have produced positive results. The city corporation authorities, I think, should look into the issue seriously and help both city dwellers and beggars.
Junaid Bin Nesar,
Tikatuli, Wari, Dhaka,
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