Urgent meeting held to address civic crisis in Dhaka-4 and Dhaka-5 areas

MM Rahmatullah: In an effort to alleviate mounting urban challenges faced by residents, an emergency meeting was held on Sunday morning between the administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation and Members of Parliament representing Dhaka-4 and Dhaka-5 constituencies.The meeting took place at the DSCC office, where Administrator Abdus Salam engaged in discussions with Syed Zainul Abedin and Mohammad Kamal Hossain. The session focused on identifying and resolving a wide range of civic issues affecting residents within the corporation’s jurisdiction.During the exchange, both MPs highlighted persistent problems in their respective constituencies, including gas shortages, inadequate healthcare services, mosquito infestations, unplanned drainage systems, waterlogging, deteriorating road conditions, poor waste management, lack of safe drinking water, drug abuse, rising juvenile gang activity, and the scarcity of playgrounds.Special emphasis was placed on the condition of the July Shaheed Memorial in Jatrabari. MP Mohammad Kamal Hossain, who is also a central Majlis-e-Shura member of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and Assistant Secretary of its Dhaka South unit, stressed the urgent need to enhance security and improve the aesthetic condition of the memorial site.He called for immediate measures to prevent littering around the monument, underscoring the importance of preserving its dignity in honor of the martyrs.In response, DSCC Administrator Abdus Salam assured that all identified issues would be addressed on a priority basis, with necessary steps to be taken promptly.The meeting was attended by several local leaders and officials, including Shahjahan Khan, Mohammad Ali, Mohiuddin, and other members of the metropolitan Shura council and community representatives. The initiative reflects growing concern among public representatives over urban governance challenges and signals a coordinated effort to improve living conditions for city residents.