Dhaka: Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has launched a special cleanliness and mosquito control drive in the Shyampur area of the capital as part of its month-long programme. DSCC Administrator and freedom fighter Md. Abdus Salam inaugurated the drive this afternoon.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Md. Abdus Salam emphasized the city corporation’s commitment to creating a clean, safe, and livable city for its residents. He highlighted various initiatives undertaken to enhance the city’s waste management and street-lighting systems. Salam also mentioned plans to establish a coordinated board with citizen involvement to make the tax collection process more transparent and citizen-friendly.
He expressed optimism that tax assessment and collection activities would become more efficient through this initiative. The DSCC administrator stressed the importance of completing urban development projects within the stipulated time while maintaining quality standards. He urged the relevant authorities to execute projects responsibly rather than outsourcing them.
In response to local demands, Salam promised the construction of a gymnasium and a library in the Shyampur area. About two hundred sanitation workers participated in the special drive, which involved removing accumulated waste from drains and footpaths and spraying special insecticide to control mosquitoes.
Additionally, an awareness rally was organized to motivate local residents to maintain cleanliness and adhere to health guidelines. The DSCC is conducting a month-long special cleanliness and mosquito control programme throughout the city to bolster sanitation activities and curb mosquito-borne diseases, with similar drives taking place in different areas of the capital.