You are walking down a busy street or waiting for a bus, and a person approaches you with a bowl in hand, asking for money. The person sometimes is a man, a woman and sometimes even a child. It is a common experience for many of us in Bangladesh, whether living in a bustling city or a quiet village. I am, of course, talking about beggars. With the growing number of beggars roaming the streets for sustenance, the issue of beggary has received considerable attention from policymakers and stakeholders alike. Unfortunately, despite efforts, a sustainable solution remains elusive.
You are walking down a busy street or waiting for a bus, and a person approaches you with a bowl in hand, asking for money. The person sometimes is a man, a woman and sometimes even a child. It is a common experience for many of us in Bangladesh, whether living in a bustling city or a quiet village. I am, of course, talking about beggars. With the growing number of beggars roaming the streets for sustenance, the issue of beggary has received considerable attention from policymakers and stakeholders alike. Unfortunately, despite efforts, a sustainable solution remains elusive.
