A Wish List for 2015

For many of us, the New Year symbolises a new beginning -- be it of a business idea, a new relationship or just re-building the habit of reading a book a week! There are, however, many stories that hover around, belonging to the people in the streets. The Star People team brings to you a wish list for 2015 from people surviving in the capital, who dare to dream of a better future.

Haji Biriyani has been renowned since its establishment in 1939, at Nazira Bazaar, located in Old Dhaka. It is perhaps the only restaurant in town that serves a single mouth watering item and yet never lacks customers. Shahdat Hossain Jahid, has been a part of the Haji family business since he left school in class 4.

This New Year, he is quite content with the goings on of his life. “Our business is booming as always, we never lack customers. Every evening, we are sold out by 7 pm,” he declares proudly. “I have worked for Haji Hassan and Haji Hossain for decades, and I cannot complain about my life. I only hope that this year we can expand our business. We currently have shops in Motijheel and Banshundhara, but we would like to open a few more branches soon.”

Jahid also wishes for a peaceful existence with less congestion and fewer hartals next year. “I hope our government realises the plight of our people and fulfils its promise to promote our best interests.”