Historic Dhaka Gate, also known as Mir Jumla Gate or Ramna Gate, was opened to the public on Wednesday (January 24, 2024). Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh re-inaugurated the gate by unveiling the cover of the main stone. Read more: How to Identify an Authentic Bangladeshi Jamdani Saree? Lime, betel nut, khoir, molasses, and Maddhapara granite stone chips are the materials used in the reconstruction of the Dhaka Gate The Dhaka Gate is located at the intersection of the Curzon Hall of Dhaka University, the Suhrawardy Uddyan and the Science Library.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh said at least one public toilet will be constructed in 75 wards each under the city corporation. He came up with the announcement while briefing journalists after inaugurating a public toilet at Janapath intersection of Jatrabari in the capital on Wednesday. Also read: DSCC anti-mosquito drive to begin from June 15 “It is the long-standing demand of the city dwellers to construct public toilets in the places of mass gatherings. We have already started the work. Primarily, we will construct 75 public toilets in every ward under DSCC and later, it will be increased based on demand and survey. Mentioning that DSCC has been working to ensure the basic amenities of citizens without wasting public money, Taposh said, “You have seen that we have constructed a public toilet at No 50 ward. Both men and women can use this toilet maintaining discipline.” Also read: DPDC blames delay in launching Dhanmondi underground cable project on DSCC, hails DNCC cooperation The DSCC mayor also said they have a plan to rehabilitate the homeless and floating people. Dhaka-5 constituency lawmaker Kazi Monirul Islam and DSCC chief executive officer Farid Ahamed were, among others, present at that time.

Dhaka is home to 21 million people – most of whom live below the poverty line.

As the fear of possible dengue and chikungunya outbreak has gripped the residents of Dhaka amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has assured all of taking effective programmes to deal with the problem.