The officials of Department of Forest alleged that DNCC earlier had tried to cut down the trees but it failed due to severe objection from RHD. So, this time the DNCC did not waste any time to take permission from RHD. The RHD is reportedly taking preparations to file case against DNCC in this connection.
We think, it is nothing but lack of coordination between the government departments. It may become necessary to cut down trees in any part of the country, if the authorities want to reconstruct or expand the roads. But there must be some rules and regulations. Now what we see, different utility service providers and organizations execute their development works in a free style on the city roads. The unplanned and haphazard road digging may be a bright example of it. These departments even do not care to inform other bodies. As a result, the development work turns into a hotchpotch. It’s a common scenario in each and every year, not only in Dhaka but also in every city.
The arrogant attitude of DNCC not only has damaged the scenic beauty of the road but also has invited unnecessary legal hassle. This would certainly delay the U-loop project. And obviously, it will increase the sufferings of general people.
Both the organizations should negotiate the matter for the sake of greater public interest – the sooner the better.
