India, June 26 -- Hundreds of people gather around the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) area in Dhaka. Some come to enjoy the open space, others to exercise, meet friends or admire the famous building. For years, however, many visitors faced a problem that was hard to ignore.

The lack of public toilets meant that some people had no choice but to urinate along parts of the Parliament's outer wall. Over time, the area became known for its unpleasant smell.

Pedestrians, office workers and local residents often complained about the poor conditions around one of the country's most important landmarks.

A pedestrian Hasan expressed his thought with The New Nation, saying, "It was embarrassing who regularly visits the area. People came here from different...