Administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation Md Abdus Salam on Monday said residents of newly added areas under the city corporation will need to make certain compromises to facilitate planned road construction and civic infrastructure development.
He said the temporary inconveniences would ultimately improve living standards and significantly increase the value of properties in those areas once the infrastructure development is completed.
The remarks came while inaugurating road development works in Southgaon and Nandipara areas under DSCC Zone-6 at a programme held on Monday.
State Minister of Road Transport & Bridges Habibur Rashid Habib attended the programme as special guest.
Under the DSCC-funded project, several road development works will be carried out in the newly included areas of the capital.
In Southgaon, a 16-foot-wide road will be constructed from House No. 35/4/F on Road No. 6 to the residence of Ashraful Haque Sumon.
In Nandipara, road development works will be implemented from the residence of Ramzan Saheb to Baitul Abrar Jame Mosque. Another earthen road in the Neazbag area of Nandipara will also be upgraded under the project.
Speaking at the event, Habibur Rashid said development is not aimed at serving individual interests but ensuring the overall welfare of the people.
He said the development initiatives in the Dhaka-9 area are part of a broader plan to move the country forward in line with the vision outlined by Tarique Rahman.
The state minister also expressed satisfaction over the ongoing activities of DSCC in mosquito control and waste management.
Highlighting the need for public awareness ahead of the upcoming monsoon season, the DSCC administrator urged city dwellers to cooperate in preventing dengue and waterlogging.
“Waste dumping into drains and canals must stop, and stagnant water should not be allowed to accumulate around homes,” he said.
He said DSCC has already undertaken extensive cleaning activities in canals, drains and box culverts, adding that the corporation is also planning to build proper water outlets to nearby rivers as a long-term solution to waterlogging.
Senior officials of DSCC and local dignitaries were present at the foundation stone laying ceremony.