Dhaka North City Corporation
Extra care of health much needed in the heatwave
For the past two days, a severe heatwave has been sweeping across at least 45 districts in the country, including the capital, Dhaka. The scorching heat has made life unbearable for the public. The number of people on the streets has significantly reduced during the daytime. Even at home, peace is elusive, with many feeling as though their skin is burning. This heatwave is proving to be especially unbearable for children and the elderly. Meteorologists are saying that the extent of the heat today is unprecedented this year across the country.
DNCC public relations officer stabbed in Gulshan
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Public Relations Officer Maqbul Hossain was stabbed by miscreants. He was taken to a hospital in Gulshan in the capital in a serious condition and is undergoing treatment there.
Shahid Anwara Park: Give back that woodland
A group of environmentally conscious individuals stood with numerous placards bearing various slogans and demands under the busy Farmgate Metro Station in the capital. Announcement was made at this event last Saturday (May 18th) evening that if the Dhaka North City Corporation, the Department of Public Works, and the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) authorities do not remove the metro rail installations from here within 30 days and if no initiative is taken to restore Anwara Udyan to its previous state, then a call for a rigorous protest will be made.
Garbage exhibition organised to create public awareness
In a desperate bid to create public awareness over dumping waste, the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has organised a week-long “Garbage Exhibition” in front of the DNCC Nagar Bhaban at Gulshan-2 in the capital. This exhibition started from May 11 and will continue till May 17.
Urban afforestation project will be implemented in Dhaka: Saber Hossain
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury has declared the initiation of the Urban Afforestation Project (UAP) in Dhaka with the goal of ensuring a tolerable temperature.
Mayor Atiq enjoys shower in DNCC's artificial rain
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has arranged ‘artificial rain’ to prevent air pollution in Dhaka and keep the city cool amid the ongoing heat wave. The initiative has been taken to provide free drinking water in 54 wards of DNCC. Apart from this, several other initiatives are being taken on the advice of Chief Heat Officer (CHO) Bushra Afreen, said DNCC Mayor Atiqul Islam.
5 agreements, 5 MoUs signed between Bangladesh, Qatar
Bangladesh and Qatar today (April 23) signed five agreements and five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to enhance mutual cooperation between the two countries.
Jail, fine if aedes mosquito larvae found at home, office: DNCC mayor
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has started an awareness campaign to sensitise city dwellers to control aedes mosquitoes. As part of this campaign, the city dwellers will be fined or jailed if aedes mosquito larvae are found at their home or office after April 27.
DNCC sends 167 beggars to shelter homes
The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has sent 167 beggars to shelter homes picking them up from different areas under the city corporation.
20-year-old buses must be withdrawn from city streets: Saber Hossain
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today said 20-year old buses, which have exceeded their economic life, should be withdrawn from the city streets aiming to check air pollution.
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