Eviction of illegal establishments surrounding Lautala canal at Basila of the city’s Mohammadpur began on Monday morning. Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md. Atiqul Islam was present during the drive. He said that the canals must be freed to save the city from waterlogging. Lautala canal will be freed and connected to the Buriganga to create water flow in it. READ: DSCC starts eviction drive at Fulbaria market Every canal in the city will be freed of occupants accordingly, he said. The drive started with evicting the illegally occupied truck terminal in the area. READ: Eviction drive recovers 14 bighas occupied by Haji Selim in Sonargaon Along with the Mayor, other DNCC officials were present during the drive.