Rajshahi: An exchange meeting on tree plantation, mosquito control, and cleanliness activities ahead of the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Adha was held under the initiative of the Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC). The meeting, presided over by RCC Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton, took place today in the city hall room of the Nagar Bhaban.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the RCC Administrator emphasized the importance of ensuring the overall cleanliness of the city ahead of Eid-ul-Adha. He highlighted the need to strengthen regular mosquito control operations and implement extensive tree plantation programs. He urged all concerned parties to work with sincerity and responsibility to achieve these goals.
The RCC Administrator mentioned that he has been entrusted by Honorable Prime Minister Tarek Rahman with the responsibility to further improve the environment of a green and clean Rajshahi metropolitan city. To fulfill this responsibility, several initiatives have been undertaken. He acknowledged Rajshahi’s existing reputation as a clean and green city and stressed the importance of collective efforts to enhance this reputation and transform the city into a cleaner, greener, healthier, and more peaceful place.
He informed that a 15-day fogging operation using fogger machines has already been conducted to control mosquitoes. Drain cleaning activities have been intensified in every ward to ensure cleanliness, mosquito control, and citizen services at the ward level. He called on all concerned to perform their duties properly.
The Administrator further mentioned that initiatives have already been taken for fogging operations, procurement of necessary equipment, distribution of bags for sacrificial waste collection, and installation of street lights at the ward level. Additionally, a large-scale tree plantation program is planned to be undertaken across Rajshahi city before the upcoming monsoon season.
The meeting was chaired by RCC Chief Executive Officer Rezaul Karim and welcomed by Chief Conservancy Officer Sheikh Mamun Dollar. Attendees included ward secretaries, ward and mosquito supervisors, central supervisors, and central inspectors from all 30 wards.