a city is safe for kids then it is safe for everyone including women, senior citizens and persons with disability. Children in Dhaka are unable to walk in the streets. They do not get enough opportunity to play as the existing parks and playgrounds lack friendly equipments for them. They are deprived from the opportunity of socialization as a result they are becoming self-centric. For a better future generation it is necessary to protect our parks and playgrounds and provide kids friendly equipments in those. On 01 March 2018, Work for ...

present city planning and design is not child friendly. The participation of the children should be ensured in city planning and their opinion should be prioritized. Consciousness among the children should be increased for the city. The need of the children should be identified and budget should be allocated accordingly to fulfill the needs. On 3rd December 2017 Department of Environmental Science of Stamford University Bangladesh, Light of Hope and Work for a Better Bangladesh Trust jointly organized an art Competition on ...

and playgrounds provide opportunity for physical activity, mental recreation and socialization. Rayerbazar area of 34 no ward of Dhaka North City Corporation has only Boishakhi Playground for it’s about 250,000 dwellers. Some facilities, such as- sitting arrangements, security, lighting etc should be ensured. Besides, the field should be accessible for all. On 14th September 2017, Work for a Better Bangladesh Trust organized a view exchange meeting on ‘Proposal and Action to Develop Rayerbazar Boishakhi Playground’ and speakers expressed as above there. ...

On 2nd November 2016, 11AM, Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA), Poribesh Bachao Andolon (POBA), Green Voice, Protyasha anti-Drug Club, Nagorik Odhikar Shongrokkhon Forum (NASOF), Dhaka International University, Cycle Lane Bastobayon Porishod, Institute of Wellbeing and Work for a Better Bangladesh Trust jointly organized a human chain on ‘Demand to not Rehabilitate Hawkers in Gulistan Park’ . ...

and playgrounds are important part of a city. According to World Health Organization, per capita 9 square meters green area is needed. In Dhaka, according to DAP (detailed area plan), only 0.052 square meter green area is available and that is an obstacle to the welfare of city dwellers. It gives opportunity of socialization, entertainment and physical activity. Besides parks and playgrounds provide us environmental facilities, social and personal impact and opportunity of active recreations. Considering these facilities, it is ...