Dhaka: Waste contractors will not be allowed to collect charges exceeding Tk 100 from each household, declared Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Md. Shahjahan Mia. ‘Strict action will be taken if this is violated,’ he stated in an exclusive interview with Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) at his office at the Secretariat.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the DSCC administrator emphasized that the city corporation is committed to providing uninterrupted services to its citizens. He assured that any unfair treatment in service provision would lead to action against the responsible officials under the city corporation’s regulations. The DSCC is currently inviting applications from organizations for primary waste collection services across its 75 wards, with new contractors to be appointed following a verification and selection process.
Shahjahan Mia noted that the term of the existing contractors will conclude in two months, prompting a new registration process to enhance the efficiency and quality of waste management. He also mentioned that previous contractors could continue their work until new ones are appointed, ensuring service continuity. The administrator reiterated that waste management charges would remain consistent across all wards, with no room for overcharging.
During the last Eid-ul-Azha, 133,317 animals were sacrificed in DSCC’s 75 wards. The resulting waste was promptly removed and transported to secondary transfer stations and finally to the Matuail sanitary landfill. This efficient waste management operation was attributed to the dedication of city corporation employees. Shahjahan Mia urged vigilance to prevent any waste contractor from tarnishing the city corporation’s reputation.
Additionally, the administrator mentioned ongoing efforts to spray mosquito-killing medicine in each ward, urging citizens to report any lapses in spraying. While acknowledging the challenge of monitoring each ward’s households, he assured immediate action upon receiving complaints.