Newly appointed administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Abdus Salam on Friday pledged to transform the capital’s southern zone into a 'clean city', calling on residents to actively cooperate in maintaining sanitation and civic discipline.

“Household and shop wastes must be kept at designated places from where city corporation workers will collect it. If more than Tk 100 is charged for collecting waste from any house, the approval of the contractor concerned will be cancelled,” he said.

The made the remarks while speaking briefly before an iftar programme organised by Ward No. 24 of BNP’s Dhaka South city unit at Lalbagh Hridoy Party Centre.

Referring to directives from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Salam said efforts have already begun to transform both Dhaka South City Corporation and Dhaka North City Corporation into clean and green cities.

He sought full cooperation from city dwellers to make Dhaka a cleaner and better liveable city.

Emphasising the preservation of Old Dhaka’s heritage, the new administrator said its traditional food culture and historic sites must be protected.

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“We have to plan in such a way that local and foreign visitors feel encouraged to visit these historic places in Old Dhaka,” the administrator said, adding that the south city corporation will take initiatives in this regard.

Salam also warned that there would be no compromise against extortion, mugging and drug-related crimes in the capital.

“Those involved in crimes like extortion and mugging will not be spared, no matter which party they belong to or how powerful they are,” Salam said.

Stating that mosquito infestation has increased in Dhaka, he said the corporation will strengthen its drives to control mosquitoes and prevent the spread of dengue.