Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will complete cleaning of its entire area within eight hours after the end of Eid-ul-Azha sacrificial activities, DSCC Administrator Md Abdus Salam said on Wednesday.

He made the remarks while inaugurating beautification and landscaping works at the Vegetable Garden Secondary Transfer Station (STS) in Ward No. 19 on Old Elephant Road in the capital.

Replying to a query on the removal of sacrificial waste during Eid-ul-Azha, the DSCC administrator said that strict instructions have already been issued to leaseholders while the city corporation has also made full-scale preparations.

“Cleaning operations will begin from the night before Eid and continue throughout the day. Insha’Allah, the entire DSCC area will be cleaned within eight hours after the completion of Qurbani,” he said.

Abdus Salam said locations which once faced opposition to the construction of STSs due to foul odour are now being transformed through modern management systems and beautification initiatives.

“Already three STSs have been converted into visually appealing and environment-friendly facilities. Gradually, all STSs will be transformed in this way to provide residents with a more aesthetic urban environment,” he added.

Emphasising public cooperation, he said that improving Dhaka’s appearance, protecting the environment, reducing air pollution and easing traffic congestion are collective responsibilities.

On preparations to tackle dengue and chikungunya during the upcoming monsoon season, the DSCC administrator said surveys are being conducted across all areas, along with special drives to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds in high-risk zones.

He urged residents to keep their homes, yards and drains clean and ensure that no stagnant water remains anywhere.

Senior DSCC officials and local dignitaries were also present at the programme.