Breathing
freely in the brick-and-concrete landscape of the capital has become
increasingly difficult. Open spaces are even harder to find. In such a setting,
a vast field is almost a rare treasure. Yet in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, there lies
not just an ordinary field but a sprawling 29.79-acre expanse. It is the site
of the former Dhaka International Trade Fair grounds.
For years,
the month-long trade fair occupied the area every January, while the land
remained open for the rest of the y...
