Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Md Atiqul Islam has called upon the people to protect the developed fields and parks in the city.
He made the call while he was speaking after inaugurating the freedom fighter Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal Complex Library and Modhubagh Ground in Modhubagh area in the city on Tuesday.
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal was present at the event as the chief guest.
Md Atiqul Islam said, “We have built 18 parks and four playgrounds. These grounds and parks should be maintained. Even if the city corporation builds the ground, it will be used by the people of the area. Therefore, the people of the area should be aware that there is no damage to the ground. I appeal to the locals to look after the developed fields and parks and protect them.”
He also said, “We have built fields and parks with modern facilities by freeing them from illegal occupation. Sports opportunities will help build a drug-free society. One class wanted the Banani parking centre to be set up in the park. Adults will park their cars there. But I didn’t let that happen and built an open park for the public. I will be responsible for maintaining the fields and parks through tenders. Then it will be properly managed.”
Mentioning that road and drainage system development work has been done in the Modhubagh area, the DNCC Mayor said that once upon a time, Modhubagh used to become waterlogged due to a little rain. The area is no longer waterlogged. The drainage system has been improved. When it rains, the water recedes in a short time, he added.
“We have to love the city. The city cannot be dirty. Garbage cannot be dumped everywhere. We are all dumping garbage in the drain.
We will display drains and canal garbage from the city corporation. The canal is being polluted by connecting the sewage directly to the surface drain. Gulshan Baridhara land is very expensive. A flat costs around Tk 50 crore but does not have sanitation facilities at home at a cost of a small amount. Our team has started visiting. Action will be taken if the sewage connection is found in the drain,” said the Mayor.
