Published: 11:57 PM, 01 August 2026
DSCC holds Cleaning Day in 75 wards
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Saturday observed its monthly Cleaning Day simultaneously in all 75 wards while organising an awareness rally to promote public awareness against water logging and environmental pollution.
The programme was inaugurated at Shahbag by the DSCC Administrator freedom fighter Abdus Salam, who also formally launched the Cleaning Day activities.
The initiative is part of the corporation's ongoing efforts to increase the public awareness and participation in waste management and dengue prevention.
Addressing the event Abdus Salam said Dhaka could not be transformed into a clean and green city without public awareness and collective social initiatives.
He said the responsible civic behaviour would significantly help to address the water-logging, improve waste management and reduce environmental pollution.
He stressed that changing citizens' attitudes is essential for removing Dhaka from the list of the world's most polluted cities. "If we ourselves are not aware, it will not be possible to protect Dhaka," he noted.
Referring to the installation of public waste bins, Abdus Salam said that although dustbins installed in the past had been stolen in many places, new bins were being installed again following the Prime Minister's directive.
He said there is now no excuse for indiscriminate waste disposal and urged business owners to install waste bins in front of their establishments.
Calling on residents not to blame the city corporation alone for water-logging, he said even a single polythene bag or mattress blocking a drain could cause flooding across an entire neighbourhood. He urged the citizens not to dispose any waste into drainage systems.
The administrator said a special crash programme on mosquito control and waste management has been introduced in all 75 wards on the first Saturday of every month.
In addition to routine cleaning drive, the programme will focus on cleaning neglected areas and unclogging blocked drains. He also called on social organisations, volunteer groups and political organisations to participate in the campaign.
"If I change, Dhaka will change," he said while highlighting the importance of extensive tree plantation to reduce carbon dioxide levels and increase oxygen supply in the city.
Praising the volunteers of Bidyanondo Foundation, he said more dedicated and compassionate individuals like them would greatly benefit society and the country. He also called for coordinated efforts by citizens, the media and the social organisations to build a cleaner and more livable Dhaka.
Following the speeches, an awareness rally marched through major roads and key areas of the capital. Participants distributed leaflets highlighting the causes of water logging, proper waste management practices and the harmful impacts of plastic pollution.
DSCC Chief Executive Officer Khaybar Rahman attended the programme as a special guest.
The event was also attended by Jamal Uddin, Executive Director of the Bidyanondo Foundation, along with members of various social organisations, environmental activists, students, volunteers, officials and employees of the DSCC and media representatives.
