Fakhrul urges citizens to keep city clean

FE Team | Published: July 15, 2026 23:24:33

LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said awareness about cleanliness among citizens must be increased to keep the city clean and livable, reports BSS.
He said, "A clean city can be built not only through the initiatives of the city corporation but also through the active participation and responsible behavior of citizens."
The minister made the remarks as the chief guest at a seminar titled "City Waste Management: Everyone's Responsibility- Mine and Yours." Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) organised the event at the DNCC auditorium hall.
Mirza Fakhrul said, Dhaka is the epicenter of Bangladesh's economic activities. Due to rapid urbanisation, population growth, and unplanned expansion, city management is becoming increasingly complex day by day. In this situation, building citizen awareness and a sense of responsibility is extremely important.
He said that a permanent solution to Dhaka's problems is not possible without the coordinated efforts of various organisations involved in city management. "Children must be taught about cleanliness, environmental conservation, and civic responsibility from an early age. For this, awareness-building activities need to be strengthened starting from primary schools," he added.