Seven parks and open fields have been opened in Dhaka North City Corporation area as New Year's gifts for the city dwellers. The parks are for the people and the people need to take care of it.
DNCC Mayor Md Atiqul Islam made the comment at the inauguration ceremony of seven parks and fields developed under the project titled “Modernization, Development and Greening of Open Space of Dhaka North City Corporation”.
The mayor was present as the chief guest at the 'Inauguration of Seven Parks and Fields' at Shyamoli Park in the capital's Shyamoli on Saturday.
Speaking as the chief guest, he said, "These parks and playgrounds have been designed keeping in view the needs of all including children, teenagers, youth, old people of all ages and people with special needs. There are galleries to enjoy the game. We talked to the locals and designed the park and grounds based on their needs.”
The ground has never been flooded. It has been designed in such a way that both cricket and football can be played. The ground has been designed to serve a multifaceted purpose, he added.
He said, "We have to save playgrounds, parks, canals for future generations. It is our responsibility to them. If we don't give them, future generations will question what you have given us.” He also directed the DNCC officials to form a management committee for the maintenance of the park and grounds within the next seven days.
After the speech, the mayor announced the inauguration of seven parks and playgrounds. The seven parks and playgrounds are: Shyamoli Park, Iqbal Road Park, Humayun Road Park, Banani Block-C Park, Baridhara Park, Banani Block-F Park, Rayer Bazar Baishakhi Playground.
After the inauguration, the Mayor along with the guests planted trees at Shyamoli Park and toured the entire park. Member of Parliament for Dhaka 13 constituency Md Sadeq Khan was present as special guest on the occasion.
Thanking the DNCC mayor for successfully completing the development work of seven parks and fields, he said, "These parks and fields are very important for our children.
We are really happy to have parks and fields with modern facilities. We are always by the side of DNCC to maintain them."
Ward 32 Councilor Syed Hasan Noor Islam presided over the function. DNCC CEO Md Selim Reza, Chief Engineer Brigadier General Amirul Islam, Project Consultant Representative Architect Iqbal Habib, DNCC Councilors and other senior officials were also present.
