The number of dengue patients in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) area has been limited to 50 to 54 per day, claimed the Dhaka South Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh on Saturday (16 September). "The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has confirmed the stability of dengue patient numbers in Dhaka,
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4 DSCC wards marked as dengue red zone
Four wards of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) have been identified as "Red Zones". Dhaka South City Corporation says that the residents of wards 5, 22, 53 and 60 of the city corporation are at dire risk of dengue infection. Dhaka South City Corporation Public Relations Officer Abu Naser told that out
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
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
Little headway in restoring Old Buriganga channel
The restoration work of old Buriganga channel near Kamrangirchar has not seen any significant progress in the last eight months. The Dhaka South City Corporation began the project in June, 2022 but the initial works are yet to be completed. The project includes demarcation activities, eviction drives, re-excavation and waste disposal. The
Dhaka mayors, RAJUK chair face contempt rule
The High Court on Tuesday issued a contempt of court rule against the Mayors of two city corporations in Dhaka and RAJUK Chairman for not implementing its directives over removing unauthorised structures from the roadside car parking spaces. In the rule, the HC wanted to know from the respondents to
NSU holds orientation for spring semester students
North South University (NSU) has held its orientation program for the spring semester students at the plaza area of NSU recently, a press release said Tuesday. The Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, was present at the programme as chief guest. He urged students to contribute
27 wards under DNCC, DSCC at risk of dengue spread
DSCC runs eviction drive to free Gulistan footpaths
To free footpaths for pedestrians, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) conducted an eviction drive from Gulistan Zero Point through Bangabandhu Avenue to Ahad Police Box today (September 11, 2022). The eviction drive started at 11 am and continued till 3 pm - led by Md Moniruzzaman, estate officer of DSCC. During the
Two new routes to get Nagar Paribahan from Oct 13
The buses of Nagar Paribahan will be launched on two new routes from October 13, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh said Tuesday. The decision was taken at the 24th committee meeting of the Bus Route Rationalization Committee, held at the Buriganga Hall of Nagar Bhaban with