DNCC reclaims 30,000 sft in Gabtoli bus terminal

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) reclaimed a total of 30,000 square feet land evicting around 200 illegal establishments, including some semi-concrete structures, sheds and shops in the city's Gabtoli bus terminal and its adjoining areas on Sunday, reports UNB.

A DNCC mobile court led by Executive Magistrate Sajid Anwar carried out the drive from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm to reclaim its grabbed space.

The reclaimed space was then opened for public movement, said DNCC Public Relation Officer ASM Mamun.

It may be mentioned that DNCC Mayor Md. Atiqul Islam visited the Gabtoli bus terminal along with local MP Aslamul Haque on August 28 when they expressed their dissatisfaction with the illegal establishments in and around the terminal. The eviction drive followed instructions issued that day.