Dhaka, Aug 09 (V7N) – Amidst the current law and order challenges in Dhaka, students from various educational institutions are stepping up to help restore the city's order and cleanliness. With the police largely absent from the streets, these young volunteers are taking on multiple responsibilities, from managing traffic signals to cleaning up litter.
 
On Friday, numerous students were observed actively participating in efforts to improve the capital. Organized in groups across different neighborhoods, they are working voluntarily to address various civic issues. Their activities include:
 
Traffic Management: In the wake of recent political unrest and the resignation of the government, students have taken on the role of traffic controllers. Operating traffic signals, they use sticks, road guidance placards, and flutes to direct traffic. In Mirpur-10, for instance, students are seen enforcing lane discipline, stopping vehicles that violate traffic rules, and reminding motorcyclists to wear helmets. They are also working alongside Ansar members and fire service personnel to maintain road safety.
 
Neighborhood Security: Students are acting as night watchmen in various localities, ensuring the safety of residents and their property during the night.
 
Environmental Clean-Up: School and college students are actively cleaning up plastic bottles, paper, and other debris from roads and footpaths. They are equipped with brooms, shovels, gloves, and polybags, tackling litter to enhance the city’s aesthetics. In Mirpur-10, students are also erasing old slogans and graffiti from walls and pillars, replacing them with new, positive messages and designs.
 
Beautification Projects: In addition to cleaning, students are involved in beautifying the city by painting murals and decorative designs on roads and walls. This includes flower and vine patterns that add a vibrant touch to the streets of Mirpur-10.
 
The efforts of these students have been widely appreciated by the local community. Many residents, including those from nearby hotels and restaurants, have shown their support by providing water, juice, and snacks to the volunteers.
 
Tasnuva Busra, a student leader from Mirpur-10 and a member of the Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC), shared her experience with Voice Seven News. “For the past four days, we have been engaged in various social activities, including traffic control. We work on a roster basis and receive a lot of encouragement from the community. This work brings us joy, and it is a collective effort to improve our country,” she said.
 
Busra emphasized the sense of shared responsibility among the students, highlighting their commitment to contributing to the nation's well-being. “This country belongs to all of us, so it’s important for everyone to work together to make it better,” she added.
 
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