From glory to urban misery
LYING on the lower reaches of the Ganges Delta and encircled by four rivers, the Buriganga, the Turag, the Dhaleswari and the Shitalakshya, Dhaka was once a splendid panorama of beauty. It was not only a serene and comfortable place to live but also ideally positioned for trade, administration and cultural exchange. As the provincial capital and commercial centre...
