Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator and freedom fighter Md Abdus Salam said eviction drives against businesses occupying sidewalks will continue, with legal action and possible arrests for those who return after removal. He made the remarks on Tuesday, September 1, during an operation from Bakshibazar to Chankharpul in the capital.

The operation was part of DSCC activities on cleanliness, revenue collection and mosquito control. Salam said most people would initially receive warnings and time to comply. If they fail to clean their premises or do not remain in accordance with legal requirements within that period, the corporation will be compelled to take legal measures.

Authorities will instruct relevant people to keep roads and sidewalks clean along the Bakshibazar-Chankharpul route and ask sidewalk businesses to leave those spaces. Businesses without trade licences will be requested to obtain them, while those with unrenewed licences will be asked to renew them. Salam said the corporation does not want to take action if people voluntarily follow the law, and sought residents’ cooperation as mosquito control, health and sanitation staff work in the area.