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The government has directed the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) to deploy sanitation workers in two daytime shifts to strengthen cleanliness activities and ensure timely removal of waste to build a clean city. The Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives issued the directive on Wednesday. According to the ministry, maintaining a clean and livable Dhaka requires the prompt collection and disposal of garbage and waste generated throughout the city. AI-generated images used to spread misinformation on metro rail greenery: DNCC Administrator As large numbers of people gather in different parts of the capital during the day, enhanced sanitation efforts are needed to improve cleanliness, public health and the overall urban environment. To this end, the ministry instructed the two city corporations to conduct cleaning and waste management operations through the deployment of sanitation workers in two daytime shifts.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abdus Salam on Tuesday said that the effectiveness of mosquito control chemicals—liquid malathion and temephos—has been found fully satisfactory in tests conducted by the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) and the Department of Agricultural Extension. He made the remarks while inaugurating a special training programme for mosquito supervisors and field workers at Nagar Bhaban auditorium, aimed at strengthening mosquito control activities and ensuring the proper application of insecticides at the field level. DSCC ramps up drives for clean, climate-resilient city: Administrator  “To ensure city residents benefit from the effectiveness of these chemicals, it is essential to guarantee their proper application in the field. This training has been organised for that purpose,” he said. Abdus Salam added that the city corporation is giving top priority to controlling Aedes mosquitoes.“We must use the knowledge gained from this training with responsibility and commitment so that we can achieve success in mosquito control through collective efforts,” he said. According to DSCC, routine mosquito control activities are carried out daily with larviciding conducted from 9:00am to 1:00pm and adulticiding from 4:00pm until sunset. Special emphasis is also being placed on coordinated operations in identified hotspot areas. The training sessions are being conducted by DSCC’s Chief Health Officer, Deputy Chief Health Officer, assistant health officers from different regions, and representatives of the Directorate General of Health Services. The programme also focuses on raising public awareness and ensuring the personal safety of mosquito control workers. A total of 1,050 mosquito supervisors and workers from 10 DSCC regions are participating in the training which will be conducted in five batches. The sessions include practical components on mosquito life cycles, species identification, prevention of mosquito-borne diseases, safe and effective use of insecticides, and operation of modern equipment. Among others, DSCC Chief Executive Officer Md Zahirul Islam and Secretary Mohammad Nasim Ahmed were present at the event.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Tuesday launched a month-long special cleanliness drive aimed at mitigating waterlogging during the monsoon. DSCC Administrator Abdus Salam inaugurated the programme at around 12pm through a box culvert cleaning operation at Segunbagicha in the capital. He said the city corporation has already undertaken multifaceted measures to relieve residents from waterlogging during the monsoon. Citizens–City Corporation partnership vital for waste-free Dhaka: DSCC Administrator “As part of the short-term plan, cleaning work has begun today at four box culverts in the capital. Although the stipulated timeframe for the work is five months considering the approaching monsoon we have issued special instructions to remove the waste and restore water flow in these culverts within the next month,” he said. To tackle waterlogging, DSCC has identified 33 waterlogging ‘hotspots’ in its jurisdiction and is taking special measures to ensure faster drainage in those areas. The City Corporation has also prepared Emergency Response Teams (ERT) for each area to respond quickly during heavy rainfall. In addition, six new portable pumps have been kept ready to remove accumulated rainwater during excessive rainfall while two permanent pumping stations under the corporation have been made fully operational, according to DSCC. Currently, water from the DSCC area is discharged through three exits-TT Para, Dholai Khal and Hatirjheel- which are considered inadequate compared to the demand.

The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Md. Abdus Salam on Tuesday distributed Eid grants among city cleaners on behalf of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and separately handed over DSCC-funded assistance to imams and muezzins ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. The grants were distributed at two separate programmes held at Nagar Bhaban. According to officials, the Prime Minister on March 15 provided cheques to city corporation administrators as Eid support for sanitation workers. A total of 4,950 cleaners under DSCC each received Tk 5,000, amounting to Tk 2.475 crore. The DSCC administrator formally handed over the money to the workers. Addressing the cleaners, the administrator said that just as the Prime Minister extended Eid gifts to them, they should reciprocate by contributing towards building a clean and green city. In another programme, DSCC distributed Eid assistance from its own funds among 1,870 imams and 1,870 muezzins. Each imam received Tk 3,000 while each muezzin received Tk 1,500, totaling Tk 84.15 lakh. Speaking on the occasion, the administrator urged imams to take a leading role in promoting civic awareness, particularly in waste management and mosquito control, and sought their support in building public opinion for a cleaner city. Among others, DSCC Chief Executive Officer Md. Zahirul Islam, Secretary Mohammad Nasim Ahmed, Chief Waste Management Officer Air Commodore Md. Mahbubur Rahman Talukder and other senior officials were present at the programme.

All preparations have been completed for the main congregation of Eid-ul-Fitr at the National Eidgah near the Supreme Court, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abdus Salam said on Monday. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to join the main Eid prayers scheduled to be held at 8:30 am at the National Eidgah, he told reporters after inspecting the Eidgah grounds. The Eidgah ground covering about 25,400 square metres can accommodate around 35,000 devotees at a time. Main Eid Jamaat to be held at Nat’l Eidgah Separate entry points and prayer arrangements have been ensured for women. A large pandal has been set up across the ground. Adequate fans, lighting and air-conditioning facilities have been arranged to ensure a comfortable environment for devotees. Considering the possibility of bad weather, rain protection coverings and special drainage systems have also been installed. If the weather becomes unfavourable, the main Eid congregation will be held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at 9 am. Drinking water will be available at entry points and inside the Eidgah.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Wednesday organised a special iftar and prayer gathering on Wednesday in honour of the heroic freedom fighters of the 1971 Liberation War and the families of victims who suffered extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances during the previous authoritarian regime. The programme was held at the Nagar Bhaban premises and attended by around 600 freedom fighters and family members of victims of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. Presiding over the event, DSCC Administrator and freedom fighter Abdus Salam said the nation achieved independence through the sacrifices of freedom fighters and therefore their dignity and rights must remain the top priority. DSCC takes steps to ease Eid travel, remove illegal counters near Sayedabad terminal “We have obtained this country because of the heroic freedom fighters. Ensuring their honour and rights must come first. At the same time, we must also stand beside those who suffered persecution during the past authoritarian regime,” he said while addressing the gathering as the chief guest. He also announced that DSCC would organise a special programme to honour freedom fighters on the upcoming Independence Day. Habibur Rahman Habib, Member of Parliament from Dhaka-7 constituency, attended the programme as special guest.

The re-excavation work of the Old Channel of the Buriganga River may start this month, said Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Fazle Nur Taposh on Wednesday. He made the remark while talking to reporters after visiting the Companighat Sluice Gate in the capital’s Kalunagar. “The tender process of the re-excavation work is at its final stage. We hope that we’ll be able to start the work within this month. We’ll start the work after demarcating the area by demolishing all the illegal structures surrounding the river,” said Taposh. Replying to a question, Taposh said that DSCC has already retrieved six and a half acres of land from occupants. Besides, a 10-storey illegal structure beside the Buriganga River has also been demolished. “We’ll be able to reclaim the government land this time too,” added Taposh. He also said that the DSCC authority is repairing the sluice gates keeping the increased water flow during the monsoon season in mind. “We’re yet to receive the repaired sluice gates officially. Currently we’re focusing on how to keep them running,” added the Mayor.    MP of Dhaka-9  Saber Hossain Chowdhury, DSCC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Farif Ahammad, Chief Waste Management Officer Air Commodore Sitwat Naim other officials were present during the Mayor’s visit.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh said at least one public toilet will be constructed in 75 wards each under the city corporation. He came up with the announcement while briefing journalists after inaugurating a public toilet at Janapath intersection of Jatrabari in the capital on Wednesday. Also read: DSCC anti-mosquito drive to begin from June 15 “It is the long-standing demand of the city dwellers to construct public toilets in the places of mass gatherings. We have already started the work. Primarily, we will construct 75 public toilets in every ward under DSCC and later, it will be increased based on demand and survey. Mentioning that DSCC has been working to ensure the basic amenities of citizens without wasting public money, Taposh said, “You have seen that we have constructed a public toilet at No 50 ward. Both men and women can use this toilet maintaining discipline.” Also read: DPDC blames delay in launching Dhanmondi underground cable project on DSCC, hails DNCC cooperation The DSCC mayor also said they have a plan to rehabilitate the homeless and floating people. Dhaka-5 constituency lawmaker Kazi Monirul Islam and DSCC chief executive officer Farid Ahamed were, among others, present at that time.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh on Tuesday asked the standing committee on market price control of the city corporation to expand their monitoring activities.  “DSCC has formed a standing committee on Market price observation, monitoring and controlling for the first time, and already the committee conducted drives in many markets and kitchen markets,” Taposh said. The DSCC mayor revealed this information while addressing a views-exchange meeting at the Nagar Bhaban on Tuesday. Also read: Enough stock of edible oil to keep the price stable: Tipu

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) fired assistant engineer of the DSCC’s Waste Management Department AHM Abdullah Harun on graft charges for embezzling Tk 12 crore. An office order, signed by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Fazle Noor Taposh, in this regard was issued on Tuesday. Read:DPDC blames delay in launching Dhanmondi underground cable project on DSCC, hails DNCC cooperation According to the office order, AHM Abdullah Harun paid extra bills without completing the work according to the approved design. Besides, irregularities were detected in the waste dumping work in 6-km area from Kamalapur TT para to Kadamtali area under Padma Bridge rail link project and different newspapers carried reports over the irregularities in the tender process.