DSCC Launches Drive in Shantibagh to Address Waterlogging and Prevent Dengue

South City Corporation (DSCC) has launched a field operation in the capital's Shantibagh area to address long-standing waterlogging, clear road encroachments and strengthen dengue prevention efforts.

The operation began around 10 am Wednesday near the Green Line Paribahan bus depot in Shantibagh's 17/7 lane in Rajarbagh. DSCC Administrator and freedom fighter Md Abdus Salam attended the programme as chief guest.

During the inspection, the DSCC administrator visited the area stretching from the head of Shantibagh 17/7 Bank Colony to Mizan's Hotel to assess the long-standing waterlogging problem firsthand.

Local residents told the administrator that even light rain causes knee-deep water to accumulate in the area, creating serious difficulties for residents and businesses and leaving the problem unresolved for a long time.

After discussing the situation with local stakeholders, including Dhaka Metropolitan South BNP Convener Rafiqul Alam Majnu, the DSCC administrator assured residents that steps would be taken to find a permanent solution to the waterlogging. He said work would be undertaken promptly through the appointment of a contractor and instructed relevant authorities to arrange immediate drainage of accumulated water.

As part of the operation, a mobile court also conducted an inspection to prevent dengue. During a drive at Trust House in Shantibagh, officials said they found no evidence of Aedes mosquito breeding or dengue-related hazards. The premises and surrounding areas were also found to be clean and properly maintained.

The inspection is part of DSCC's ongoing dengue prevention programme, under which various roads, lanes, drains, construction sites and other potential mosquito-breeding grounds across the city are being inspected. Cleaning and sanitation activities have also been intensified.

The DSCC administrator said the city corporation would continue its efforts to keep public roads free from encroachment, resolve waterlogging and ensure a clean and healthy urban environment.

He also urged city residents to keep their homes and surrounding areas clean and eliminate stagnant water to help prevent the spread of dengue.

According to DSCC authorities, residents can also provide information about potential Aedes mosquito breeding sites through the corporation's control room. Citizens have been advised to regularly remove stagnant water from their homes and surrounding areas as part of ongoing dengue prevention efforts.