Dhaka:The LGRD and Cooperatives Ministry has initiated the formation of 20 special monitoring committees in Dhaka to enhance efforts in dengue prevention, cleanliness, canal demarcation and re-excavation, as well as tree plantation, aligning with directives from the Prime Minister.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the committees are divided equally between Dhaka North City Corporation and Dhaka South City Corporation, each covering specific zones under the jurisdiction of regional executive officers. Director-level officials from the Prime Minister's Office will lead these zonal committees, which will also include representatives from various government divisions, Dhaka WASA, metropolitan police, city corporation departments, and law enforcement agencies. Additionally, executive magistrates will be assigned to the committees.
The decisions were made during a review meeting at the Local Government Division's conference room, chaired by State Minister for LGRD and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam. State Minister for Housing and Public Works Ahammad Sohel Monzoor attended as a special guest.
A high-level monitoring committee, with Ahammad Sohel Monzoor as the convener, will be established to oversee and coordinate the activities of the 20 zonal committees. This committee will include representatives from the Local Government Division, city corporations, Dhaka WASA, and relevant health and education divisions.
The zonal committees are tasked with conducting field-level cleanliness drives, speeding up canal boundary demarcation and excavation, and implementing effective mosquito-control measures. Senior Secretary of the Local Government Division Md Shahidul Hasan and other senior officials from relevant ministries, divisions, and agencies were present at the meeting.