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DNCC to launch 30-day drive amid uptick in dengue cases
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will conduct a 30-day anti-mosquito drive in all of its wards, starting November 1, as the capital remains the main hotspot of a recent spike in dengue cases.
DNCC Mayor Md Atiqul Islam announced the launch of the special drive said during a meeting in Dhaka's Gulshan Thursday.
"Dengue cases are now on an upswing due to untimely storms and rains.The city corporation will work round-the-clock throughout the month to destroy the breeding grounds of Aedes, the carrier of the dengue virus, and Culex mosquitoes. The councillors, regional executive officers and health directorate officials will be on the field in each ward," he said.
Even before the country's healthcare system has been able to fully recover from the blow of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is being hit hard by a recurrence of an outbreak of dengue, the disease that is endemic to Bangladesh.
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With three more deaths from dengue confirmed today, the official death toll from the disease rose to 123 in 2022 – the second-highest on record after the 179 deaths recorded in 2019.
Doctors and health experts say that measures taken by the city corporations and other authorities are not proving to be effective. The publicity and drives carried out by the authorities to destroy larvae of Aedes mosquito are proving to be inadequate.
Dhaka North residents can get 10% rebate on holding tax, arrears
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has declared a 10 percent rebate on holding tax, including arrears, for holding owners and businesses on four instalments for the 2022-23 fiscal, if they pay online.
Besides, the deadline for renewal of trade license without surcharge has been extended till November 30.
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The DNCC took the initiative as part of the digitalization of all their activities including revenue collection, said a press release signed by DNCC Public Relations Officer Mokbul Hossain on Friday.
DNCC residents will be able to pay holding tax, fees for new trade license or renewal of trade license, and other services digitally once the shift is complete.
“Those keeping construction material on the streets will face consequences”
Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Atiqul Islam has said that those who will restrict public movement by keeping construction material on the streets will face consequences.
The DNCC mayor said this while attending an awareness-raising campaign against dengue in Mirpur’s Paikpara area today.
“While searching for Aedes larvae, I found that building owners have kept construction material including rods, cement and sand out in the open, which were blocking the drains and causing water to accumulate on the streets. This practice must stop. Whether it’s a government, semi-government or private establishment, we’ll take tough actions against those who’ll cause public suffering,” said the mayor.
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Meanwhile, a DNCC team led by Executive Magistrate Parsia Sultana Priyanka confiscated huge amount of construction material from the streets and sold them in an open auction at a price of Tk 18.45 lakh.
Atiqul added that people have to be more aware to prevent dengue from spreading.
“People’s awareness is a must for tackling such a deadly disease as dengue. This year, we’ve taken steps against dengue long before the start of monsoon and as a result, the virus has been contained to a great extent. We need peoples’ support for gaining complete control over dengue,” added Atiqul.
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During the campaign, Mayor Atiqul also informed that free dengue check-up has been made available in a total of 44 city health centers. He also requested everyone to go to hospital and receive treatment immediately if affected with the virus.
No allocation for plans with roads less than 20 feet wide: Mayor Atiqul
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam said on Wednesday that there would be no finance allocated for development plans with roads less than 20 feet wide.
“Financial allocation won’t be approved for carrying out development work with roads less than 20 feet wide,” he said.
Mayor Atiqul made the remarks while addressing a corporation meeting on the sixth floor of the Nagar Bhaban in the capital’s Ghulshan area as chief guest.
Warning of strict action against the perpetrators, he said coordinating with the corporation’s estate department to widen the roads is a must.
Besides, RAJUK will have to be informed in writing about the development work of the road, he said, adding that any road gets narrowed due to illegal occupation.
At the meeting, different issues including halting the movement of illegal battery-run auto-rickshaws to save power, opening online councillor certificate system, issuing trade license, coordination with traffic police to reduce congestion, early removal of waste, cleaning waste drainage and shifting the Karwan Bazar kitchen market were discussed.
DNCC Secretary Mohammrd Masud Alam Siddique conducted the meeting where the corporation’s councillors, Chief Executive Officer Md Selim Reza, Chief Health Officer Bridger General Md Zobaidur Rahman, Chief Engineer Bridger General Muhammad Amirul Islam and Chief Waste Management Officer Cdre S M Sharif-Ul Islam were all present, among others.
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Day 1 of Anti-dengue drive: DNCC realises over Tk 4 lakh in fines
The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) on Sunday found Aedes mosquito larvae and fined different establishments Tk 4.37 lakh on the first day of its seven-day special drive aimed at protecting the city dwellers from dengue.
The mobile courts led by DNCC filed 14 cases. The drive was operated in Gulshan, Uttara, and Khilbaritek in the capital.
During the drive, the DNCC found Aedes larvae from different houses, establishments, empty plots and drains.
DNCC Chief Health Officer Brig: General Zobaidur Rahman and Deputy chief Health officer Golam Mostafa Sarwar visited some areas during the drive.
Earlier on Saturday, Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Atiqul Islam announced a weeklong special drive to control Aedes mosquitoes that spread Dengue.
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The mayor made the announcement on Saturday at an awareness campaign against the Aedes mosquito at Uttara in the capital.
The drive will be conducted by separate teams in each of the 10 zones under DNCC, he said.
A total of 1,128 dengue patients, including 893 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country.
On June 21, the DGHS reported the first death of the season from the viral disease.
Fire breaks out at DNCC building
A fire broke out at the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) office building in the capital on Thursday, officials said.
Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
The blaze began at the electrical control room located next to the elevator on the seventh floor of the building around 7.15am.
On information, three fire tenders were pressed into the service and the blaze was brought under control around 8.15am, said Makbul Hossain, public relations officer, DNCC.
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“The exact cause of the fire will be known after an investigation,” he said.
Dhaka mayors get minister status
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh have been given the status of minister.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina approved the new status of the two mayors of Dhaka, said a handout on Monday.
Besides, the Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) Mayor Selina Hayat Ivy and Chattogram City Corporation Mayor (CCC) Rezaul Karim Chowdhury were given the status of state minister.
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The authorities concerned have been asked to issue a gazette notification in this regard.
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Islami Bank recognised for digital services
The Bangladesh Bank has recognised the Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) for its digital services.
The IBBL operated a digital smart payment booth at Gabtoli cattle market under the "Smart Bangladesh Smart Haat" project of the Bangladesh Bank and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).
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DNCC Mayor Atiqul Islam handed over a crest to AFM Kamaluddin, deputy managing director of the IBBL, Wednesday in Dhaka.
Md Khurshid Alam, executive director, Shah Zia Ul Haque, additional director of the Bangladesh Bank; Mohammad Manzurul Haque, senior vice-president of the IBBL, were also present.
DNCC Mayor wants to get rid of electric rickshaws
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam on Thursday asked for the government's help to stop the use of electric rickshaws.
“Almost every locality in Dhaka city is filled with battery-run rickshaws nowadays. A battery-run rickshaw contains four batteries which keep charging throughout the night, consuming large amounts of electricity. The time has come to put an end to this practice,” Atiqul said.
Atiqul said this at DNCC’s budget meeting held at the Nagar Bhaban in Gulshan-2.
Replying to a question, Atiqul added that those who have electric rickshaws will revert to traditional rickshaws.
“Pedal-run rickshaws will remain available. So, there won’t be any problem for the rickshaw pullers,” Atiqul added.
DNCC’s Tk 5,048 crore budget for FY2022-23 has been approved at today’s meeting. Besides, the revised budget for FY2021-22 has also been approved at the meeting.
The meeting was presided over by DNCC Secretary Mohammed Masud Alam Siddique. DNCC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Md Selim Reza and Chief Health Officer (CHO) Brig Gen Md Zobaidur Rahman, among others, were present at the meeting.
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DNCC demolishes two police boxes from in front of SSMCH
A mobile court of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) in a drive on Saturday demolished two unauthorised police boxes built on footpath in front of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital (SSMCH) in the capital.
Sources said the two police boxes built illegally on the busy footpath in front of the hospital caused immense sufferings to people including treatment seekers and students of educational institutions in the area.
DNCC Mayor Md Atiqul Islam was present during the drive that was conducted by Zonal Officer of Zone No-5 and Executive Magistrate Mutakabbir Ahmed.
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Mayor Atiqul said that the footpaths will have to be freed from illegal structures to ensure safe and smoother movement of pedestrians.
Atiqul said the footpaths of the area have been widened taking into account of huge flow of people as there are many hospitals and educational institutions in the area.
The mayor said the city corporation is keen to give land to police department to set up police boxes if needed.
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As part of drive, the DNCC on Friday demolished some 33 shops built illegally at Banani Kachabazar.