Dhaka: Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abdus Salam on Wednesday warned that action will be taken against contractors if they charge more than the fixed Tk100 fee for door-to-door household waste collection. He made the remarks while addressing a special cleanliness and mosquito control crash programme as the chief guest at Shahidnagar Crematorium area in Lalbagh.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the event was part of a month-long special cleanliness and crash programme initiated by DSCC to tackle the recent surge in mosquito infestation. The drive, conducted in Ward No-24 of DSCC, commenced at 3pm and involved around 200 workers from DSCC’s waste management and health departments. During the operation, workers cleaned canals, drains, sewers, and footpaths, and applied mosquito control chemicals. Additionally, a public awareness rally was organized with the participation of local residents.
In his inaugural speech, Administrator Abdus Salam emphasized the importance of adhering to the Tk100 waste collection fee. He urged residents to report any contractor demanding more than the specified amount, assuring that proven allegations would lead to the cancellation of the concerned contractor’s contract. Furthermore, he announced a reduction in the registration fee for burial at DSCC graveyards and cremation at crematoriums from Tk1,000 to Tk500, in line with the Prime Minister’s directives.
Abdus Salam called upon BNP leaders, activists, and the general public to cooperate with the city corporation in maintaining the cleanliness of Dhaka, which he described as the face of Bangladesh. Highlighting the significance of the ‘Clean Dhaka, Green Dhaka’ programme, he stressed the need to keep the capital clean and liveable, as it represents the country to international visitors.
The administrator also expressed a vision for Old Dhaka, referring to it as the original Dhaka, to become the most developed area of the South City. He outlined plans for efficient street lighting, regular waste clearance, and effective mosquito control in the area.
The DSCC has launched a month-long mosquito control drive with a four-tier monitoring system. Addressing the hardships faced by many people over the past 17 years, Abdus Salam assured efforts to arrange systematic support for affected families through discussions with the Prime Minister.
The programme was attended by DSCC Chief Waste Management Officer Air Commodore Md Mahabubur Rahman Talukder, Chief Health Officer Dr Jahane Ferdous, departmental heads, and local leaders.