Published: 07:34 PM, 11 June 2026
DSCC launches 'City Inspector' initiative to promote cleanliness, prevent dengue
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has launched a new initiative titled 'City Inspector' to encourage responsible civic behavior, improve cleanliness, and strengthen dengue prevention efforts.
The six-month pilot project was inaugurated on Wednesday in Ward No. 9 of Motijheel with financial support from ACHI Bangladesh (American Affordable Community Healthcare Initiative).
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at Nagar Bhaban, DSCC Administrator Md Abdus Salam said maintaining a clean city is not the sole responsibility of the city corporation, but requires active participation and awareness from citizens.
"A city becomes truly livable when every household, shop and institution keeps its premises clean. The initiative launched in Ward No. 9 can serve as a model for the entire city," he said. According to DSCC, 20 City Inspectors will be deployed in the field until December 9 under the pilot project.
Motijheel area has been divided into 10 zones, with inspectors visiting homes, businesses and institutions to raise awareness, distribute informational leaflets and identify potential breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes.
The administrator said the primary role of the City Inspectors will be to educate residents and help establish a culture of cleanliness and public responsibility.
He also highlighted the close link between public health and environmental cleanliness, noting that greater public awareness could significantly reduce the risks of dengue outbreaks, air pollution, dust pollution and waterlogging.
Under the programme, inspectors will also monitor whether residents are disposing of waste properly and fulfilling their civic responsibilities.
Surveys will be conducted to assess public compliance, and responsible as well as irresponsible practices may be highlighted through social awareness campaigns.
Abdus Salam said the initiative would be expanded to other wards of DSCC if the pilot project succeeds in transforming Motijheel's Ward No. 9 into a model ward.
Representatives of Achi Bangladesh, senior DSCC officials and local community leaders attended the event.
