Dhaka South to clean capital within 8 hours of sacrifice on Eid: Administrator

Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Md Abdus Salam has said the capital will be cleaned within eight hours after animal sacrifices on Eid-ul-Adha, with waste removal operations set to begin from the night cattle markets close.

Responding to a question regarding cattle market management and sacrificial waste disposal, Abdus Salam said strict instructions had already been given to leaseholders, while the city corporation had also taken comprehensive preparations of its own.

He made the remarks while speaking to reporters after inaugurating beautification and landscaping works at the Vegetable Garden Secondary Transfer Station (STS) in Ward 19 on Old Elephant Road in the capital today (20 May).

The Dhaka South administrator said tenders had been invited for setting up 11 cattle markets within Dhaka South areas ahead of Eid-ul-Adha.

“To ensure the safety of buyers, sellers, and city residents, a control room will be established at every cattle market. Medical teams and doctors will also remain deployed for emergency treatment of both livestock and people, while special police patrols will work to maintain law and order,” he added.

Highlighting preparations to tackle dengue and chikungunya during the upcoming monsoon season, Abdus Salam said surveys were already underway in different areas and special drives were being conducted to destroy mosquito breeding grounds in high-risk zones.

He urged residents to keep their homes, yards, and drains clean and ensure that no stagnant water accumulates anywhere.

Speaking about waste management infrastructure, the administrator said areas where residents once opposed the construction of STS facilities due to foul smells were now being transformed through modern management systems and beautification initiatives.

“Three STSs have already been made environmentally friendly and visually appealing. Gradually, all STSs will be transformed in this way to provide residents with a more aesthetic urban environment,” he said.

Emphasising public participation, Abdus Salam said improving Dhaka’s beauty, protecting the environment, and reducing air pollution and traffic congestion were collective responsibilities.

“It is not possible for the city corporation or the administrator alone to achieve this. With public support, the face of Dhaka can be transformed within the next two years,” he added.

Referring to government directives, he said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was regularly monitoring the condition of the capital and discussing issues related to parks, canals, and urban management with city authorities.

Senior officials of Dhaka South and local dignitaries were also present at the programme.