Dhaka:Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator and valiant freedom fighter Md Abdus Salam announced today that strict administrative actions will be enforced against any officials or employees found negligent in providing civic services within the jurisdiction of the corporation.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Salam emphasized that access to civic services is a fundamental right for citizens, urging residents to report any negligence by officials or failures to address their needs. He assured that immediate strict action would be taken against those responsible if such complaints are received.
The announcement was made during an exchange of views with residents from wards 15 to 21 at the auditorium of the corporation's Kalabagan Green Road Staff Quarter. The meeting was attended by Road Transport and Bridges, Railways and Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam as the chief guest. Local residents and ward representatives raised issues such as waterlogging, mosquito control to prevent dengue, waste management, inadequate street lighting, and difficulties in accessing civic services, including birth registration.
Salam listened to the complaints and suggestions, seeking explanations from the relevant departmental officials present at the meeting. He instructed them to promptly address the problems highlighted by residents. He acknowledged waterlogging as a major issue in Dhaka South, existing before his tenure, and assured that efforts are ongoing to tackle the problem.
Additionally, Salam announced a special drive to remove illegal hawkers from major roads in and around New Market. He emphasized that roads should not be occupied under any circumstances, though hawkers who maintain discipline would be allowed to operate under an alternative arrangement similar to the night market model in Motijheel.
The meeting was attended by DSCC Chief Executive Officer Md Khaybar Rahman, Chief Engineer Nur Azizur Rahman, Chief Waste Management Officer Air Commodore Md Mahabubur Rahman Talukder, Chief Health Officer Dr Jahane Ferdous Binte Rahman, among other officials.