Khulna: Donation cheques totaling Taka 36.4 lakh were distributed among the cleanliness workers of Khulna City Corporation (KCC) today on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Azha on behalf of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The cheque distribution ceremony took place at Shaheed Altaf Auditorium of KCC, with KCC Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju attending as the chief guest.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the administrator emphasized the integral role of cleanliness workers as the 'main driving force' of KCC, highlighting the corporation's ongoing efforts to maintain city cleanliness amid numerous challenges. He announced plans to introduce road sweeping twice daily in the KCC areas in the future.
To accommodate city dwellers during Eid-ul-Azha, 140 designated spots have been identified for animal sacrifices. Residents are urged not to dispose of waste and blood into drains and to utilize the specified locations for sacrificial waste. Additionally, Manju mentioned that the Eid holidays for all KCC officials, employees, and cleanliness workers have been canceled, with efforts set to remove sacrificial waste between 2 pm and 10 pm on the day of Eid.
Bleaching powder and sacks for waste disposal have already been distributed across different wards. Manju sought cooperation from city residents to contribute to building a green and clean city. The program, presided over by KCC Chief Executive Officer Rajib Ahmed, was attended by several officials, including Secretary Md Reza Rashid, Chief Revenue Officer Rahima Sultana Bushra, Chief Health Officer Dr. Sharif Shammiul Islam, Conservancy Officer Anisur Rahman, Administrative Officer Molla Maruf Rashid, and Market Officer Sheikh Shafiqul Hasan Didar.
During the function, the KCC administrator distributed cheques totaling Taka 36.4 lakh among 728 cleanliness workers from 31 wards of the city corporation, with each worker receiving Taka 5,000.