The ‘Shanti Nibas’ was supposed to provide some peace and
comfort to elderly people in the final years of their lives. But not a single
elderly person has moved into the 25-bed facility in Sunamganj, built at a cost
of nearly Tk 7 crore, even after three years. The building in Hachhan Nagar
remains locked due to a lack of required staff.
Chairs, tables, exercise equipment and medical supplies are
deteriorating inside the facility. Plaster is peeling off in some places and a
rat skeleton l...
