Chattogram:Political and social organizations have been called upon to aid in maintaining the cleanliness of Chattogram, as stated by Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Administrator Dr. Shahadat Hossain. He emphasized that keeping the city clean is not solely the responsibility of the City Corporation.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Dr. Hossain highlighted the importance of involvement from political parties, social organizations, and citizens across various sectors in the cleanliness drive. He urged residents to be more conscious of cleanliness, take greater responsibility, and ensure waste is disposed of only in designated areas.
Dr. Shahadat Hossain made these remarks on Sunday while serving as the chief guest at the launch of a cleanliness drive near Chattogram Medical College (CMC) Hospital. The Chattogram City Swechasebak Dal organized the event to commemorate "National Revolution and Solidarity Day."
Dr. Hossain noted the significance of keeping CMC Hospital, a critical healthcare institution with thousands of daily visitors, and its surroundings clean. He stressed that a hygienic environment is crucial for patient recovery and public health protection.
He also acknowledged the daily efforts of sanitation workers in maintaining the city's cleanliness. Dr. Hossain encouraged citizens to respect these efforts and contribute to cleanliness initiatives, emphasizing that such voluntary participation fosters public awareness and enhances social responsibility.
The event was presided over by Belayet Hossain Bulu, Convener of the Chattogram City Swechasebak Dal, with Member Secretary Engineer Zamir Uddin Nahid and Senior Joint Convener Ziaur Rahman Zia acting as moderators.