During the visit, the Administrator also highlighted concerns over methane gas emissions from waste deposited at landfills. He said the accumulation of methane sometimes causes fire and smoke to spread, posing a health threat to nearby residents. DNCC has already received complaints from local people and is considering the matter promptly. “We are seriously considering […]
Yesterday, Thursday, at about 9:00 am, this correspondent visited Sgufata area. Despite searching the designated roads for about 45 minutes, no mosquito control worker was seen. The DNCC website also provides the mobile phone number of mosquito control worker Afar Ali. This reporter called this number several times, but found it switched off. Later, the […]
There are three main species of mosquitoes commonly found in Bangladesh – Culex, Aedes and Anopheles. Culex is the most widespread. It can spread filariasis and Japanese encephalitis, although these diseases are not very prevalent in Bangladesh. Aedes mosquitoes spread dengue, while Anopheles mosquitoes are responsible for malaria. Mohammad Shafiul Alam, a scientist at the […]
The construction work of Uttara-Motijheel (MRT-6) metro rail is almost complete. It was said that the metro rail authority will restore the park to its original condition after the construction work is completed. Instead of doing so, DMTCL is planning to build a metro rail station plaza there. DMTCL is talking about running commercial activities […]
Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Atiqul Islam said on different occasions that one will be able to travel by boat from canals to rivers. However, the reality is that one can cross four canals at DNCC on foot. Due to accumulation of garbage, water flow in four more canals has stopped. Last year, the Mayor […]
A journalist later pointed out the struggle of event participants to avoid mosquito bites and asked the minister if he considered mosquitoes a challenge. In response, Minister Tajul Islam acknowledged the seriousness of the mosquito threat and said, “We are all afraid of Aedes, because people die from the bites of Aedes mosquitoes. Therefore, we […]
Earlier, while addressing the traders, the Home Minister said that you have captured all the roads of Caravan Bazaar; You have established a market by occupying the park and grounds. Therefore everyone should accept this option (shifting to Aminbazar). Caravan Bazaar's fish market, wholesale market, everything will be shifted gradually. You will have to leave […]
Institutions responsible for the spread of mosquitoes must be held accountable, no matter how powerful they are. Last year, residents of Dhaka city realized how serious a situation can be caused by mosquito infestation, especially Aedes mosquitoes. The number of dengue infections and deaths last year broke all previous records. Monsoon is ahead. At this […]
Culex mosquito infestation has increased in various parts of Dhaka North and South Municipal Corporations. Specifically, in Dhaka North Municipal Corporation (DNCC). According to a study conducted by Jahangirnagar University (JU) in Savar and two cities, the number of Culex mosquitoes has increased by 40 per cent. Kabirul Bashar, professor of zoology at JU, led […]
Executive Magistrate Julkar Nayen said he fined Kachi Bhai restaurant under the Food Safety Act and directed it to seek clearance from all other agencies within the next week. If they fail to follow the instructions, the restaurant will be sealed. Both Dhaka's municipal corporations swung into action and intensified their monitoring activities at restaurants […]
“There is no problem with the server” However, Registrar General, Rashidul Hasan, did not admit to any server problems. He told Prothom Alo that many people are not aware of the application process. Additionally, local offices are struggling to operate smoothly due to a lack of skilled personnel. They blame the server for problems and […]