CC Cameras to be installed on the banks of canals in the capital: DNCC Mayor
CC cameras will be installed on the banks of canals in the capital. Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md. Atiqul Islam said that legal action will be taken if someone throws garbage in the canals. At the same time, he said that the work of waste-to-power project has started in Aminbazar landfill station.
On Tuesday, May 28th in the afternoon, the DNCC Mayor shared his plans at the eighth city dialogue held at Nawab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Building of Dhaka University on ‘Sustainable Urbanization on the way to Transition from LDC’.
While speaking at the inauguration ceremony, he said, “We see many people unknowingly throw household waste into canals, lakes, and drains. Every type of dirt is found in surface drains and canals: Abandoned carpets, mattresses, sofas, luggage, cots, cables, tires, commodes, flower tubs, rickshaw parts, tables, chairs, basins, bags, various plastic containers, and what not; Due to these, the water flow is mainly hindered, causing waterlogging. Cameras will be installed on the bank of the canal. Legal action will be taken if anyone litters”.
Dhaka University's Department of Disaster Science and Climate Resilience and Urban INGO Forum, a consortium of 20 international non-governmental development organizations, jointly organized this dialogue. Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. ASM Maqsood Kamal presented the main article in the dialogue.
While speaking as the chief guest, Atiqul Islam said that DNCC is working to increase online based smart services to build a healthy and modern city for future generations. The current generation does not want to follow the old ways. They want smart online services. Online holding tax collection and issuance of trade license is already being done at DNCC. City dwellers are getting these services at home. I have launched the all-Dhaka app. Anyone can download and share any problem in the city, it will be solved as soon as possible.
The mayor said, once there was a lot of time and suffering to get services. We focus on simplifying services. DNCC hotline has been launched. City dwellers can report any complaint round the clock on 16106 hotline number. Yesterday, due to heavy rain due to the cyclone, there were reports of waterlogging and uprooting of trees in various places. Quick response team reached immediately and took action. 281 citizens called DNCC hotline in 24 hours in one day. They have been served. On-street smart parking has been introduced to ensure discipline. Artificial Intelligence (AI) based traffic management system has been launched on trial basis in Gulshan.
