Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Saturday inaugurated a modernised and redesigned Secondary Transfer Station (STS) for waste management in Kalabagan area as part of its efforts to improve urban waste management and environmental condition in the capital.

DSCC Administrator Abdus Salam inaugurated the upgraded STS under the initiative of the corporation’s Waste Management Department.

Speaking at the event, the administrator said residents in the area had long suffered from foul odour and traffic congestion due to poor management of the facility.

He also said DSCC plans to gradually redesign all of its STSs following the same model if public cooperation continues.

Following the inauguration, DSCC launched a large-scale cleanliness and mosquito control drive at Dhanmondi Lake and its surrounding areas.

Around 600 workers from the corporation’s Waste Management and Health departments took part in the drive.

Road Transport and Bridges, Railways and Shipping Affairs Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam attended the programme as a special guest.

During the campaign, the DSCC administrator warned that the environmental balance of Dhanmondi Lake would be protected at any cost.

“Businesses operating around the lake must remain within the boundaries allocated under their lease agreements. Any violation of lease conditions or encroachment beyond the permitted area will result in immediate cancellation of the lease,” he said.

Speaking at the event, Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam said DSCC has shown visible improvement in mosquito control and waste management activities despite various limitations.

The minister added that the administration’s strict monitoring and proactive measures have significantly accelerated mosquito control and overall civic management activities.

A public awareness rally was brought out with the participation of members of the Dhanmondi Society and local residents.