The Bangladesh Hawkers Federation alleges that over 8 crore rupees are extorted daily from Dhaka's street traders. They claim approximately 2,70,000 hawkers operate under Dhaka South and North City Corporation, paying an average daily fee of Tk 300 each. Federation President Abul Kashem accuses police, local politicians, and "linemen" of involvement in this extortion racket. However, Dhaka police and city corporations refute these accusations, pledging to investigate with evidence. Hawkers describe an informal sidewalk "leasing" system based on location and type of stall, prevalent in key areas like Gulistan, New Market, and Motijheel, managed by various groups across Dhaka.
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University of Dhaka student Muhammad Saad Ahmed has created a detailed hand-drawn sample Tk 100 banknote featuring national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. The artwork includes security-inspired elements such as a UV feature an…
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