One of the most common and irritating features of life in Dhaka is the constant road and footpath digging. Such repair works, if needed, should of course be conducted, but it's ridiculous and even doubtful when roads need repairs every year, almost as a matter of routine.

There are multiple media reports about how a huge amount of public money is wasted in these never-ending projects. The fact is, these projects have become an easy way for the corrupt, politically connected contractors to increase their wealth at the expense of the public.

I think the authorities should take steps to make sure that repair projects are conducted in a systematic manner and only when needed, and that the taxpayers' money is spent well.