Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan inaugurated the excavation and cleaning activities of the Tolarbag Canal, stretching from Mirpur Mazar Road to Gabtoli Main Road, on Monday afternoon in Mirpur. During the event, he emphasized the importance of maintaining work quality, ensuring timely completion, and proper use of public funds.

The administrator stated that DNCC’s primary commitment is to build a livable city by ensuring efficient use of taxpayers’ money. He instructed officials to closely monitor contractors to prevent substandard work and stressed that all projects must be completed within the tender-specified timeframe. He also mentioned that he personally inspects sites and approves bills only after satisfactory progress.

Highlighting the role of clean canals in mosquito control, he urged residents not to dump waste into waterways. Ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, he announced that DNCC has prepared a waste management plan to clean the city within six hours on Eid day and continue operations for 72 hours.