DNCC starts exhibition of wastes found in canals, drains

In a unique move to create public awareness, the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has inaugurated a weeklong exhibition of waste found in canals, drains and other public places. DNCC Mayor Atiqul Islam inaugurated the event held in front of DNCC Nagar Bhaban in Gulshan. The exhibition is open to all. The

Youth to come forward to build city: Atiqul

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayor Md Atiqul Islam today urged the youth to come forward to build the city. "Young people had played the biggest role in bringing the red and green flag under the leadership of Bangabandhu. I am sure if the youth come forward, this country will change,

IBL launches DNCC parking card

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC (IBL) introduced a new prepaid card named the DNCC Smart Parking Card, designed for paying the “Smart on Street Parking” service fees of the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC). Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, MP inaugurated the app "Smart on Street Parking", at an event at

DNCC, DMP tie up with Mastercard to launch paking app, card

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), in collaboration with Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Law and Order Coordination Council (LOCC) has launched the country’s first Smart Parking App and the country’s first Parking Card with partnership from Mastercard and Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC. The country’s first Parking Card will facilitate easier, faster, and

DNCC, DSCC grapple with persistent waterlogging

As the monsoon season arrives each year, the residents of the capital city find themselves grappling with the familiar scourge of flooding. The root causes of this issue are multifaceted. The city's drainage channels have become repositories for waste and refuse, impeding the swift flow of water. Consequently, even mild rainfall

BGMEA remembers Bangabandhu with deep and respect

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) organized a discussion and a special prayer in observance of the 48th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Md. Atiqul Islam, Mayor, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) attended the program as chief guest. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan chaired

TIB disappointed over initiatives of DNCC, DSCC

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed its disappointment over the efforts of two city corporations to prevent dengue in Dhaka. TIB also urged for the formulation and implementation of an integrated roadmap by sending again the 15-point recommendations based on the research report titled "Challenges of good governance and ways to

Bushra won’t draw any salary from DNCC: Arsht-Rock

Arsht-Rock, a Washington-based non-profit organisation, has confirmed the appointment of social entrepreneur Bushra Afreen as its chief heat officer who will work in Dhaka North City Corporation area but will not draw any salary from it. "No DNCC funding will go to Ms. Afreen," a spokesperson at Arsht-Rock told UNB in

New building of Banani mosque opens

Premier Bank chairman Dr. H.B.M. Iqbal inaugurated the new building of Banani Central Jame Masjid on Friday, a press release said. The inauguration was carried out through unveiling of the foundation plaque. Mahbubul Alam Hanif, MP, joint general secretary of Bangladesh Awami League; B. H. Haroon, MP, chairman of the