Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC)

The birth registration conundrum at DSCC

Around 79,000 certificates issued through its ‘own server’ now invalid; residents face extra hassle, costs

End this farcical mayoral standoff

Prolonged paralysis of DSCC is hurting residents

Court declares Ishraque Dhaka south mayor

A Dhaka court yesterday declared BNP leader Ishraque Hossain mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).

Fast-track services at Dhaka ward councillor offices

Delays, disruptions reported in the provision of birth, death and other certificates

Waterlogging is a gift from the city corporations

Sincere efforts needed to address this persistent problem in Dhaka

Why is DSCC allowing extortion in the name of tolls?

City authorities must stop turning a blind eye to such crimes

City corporations shouldn’t be endangering lives

DSCC garbage truck incident shows how negligence is costing lives

Will there be a large-scale eviction in Kamrangirchar?

Government must address concerns surrounding mega development plan

Failed response to dengue and air pollution is no coincidence

High Court’s observations about the relevant authorities demand attention

April 28, 2024
April 28, 2024

City corporations shouldn’t be endangering lives

DSCC garbage truck incident shows how negligence is costing lives

March 10, 2024
March 10, 2024

Will there be a large-scale eviction in Kamrangirchar?

Government must address concerns surrounding mega development plan

November 29, 2023
November 29, 2023

Failed response to dengue and air pollution is no coincidence

High Court’s observations about the relevant authorities demand attention

July 5, 2023
July 5, 2023

Dengue can be deadlier this year

Authorities must ramp up efforts to control it

June 25, 2023
June 25, 2023

A danger lurking in the shadows

Authorities, residents should take measures to prevent a dengue wave post-Eid

June 4, 2023
June 4, 2023

Dhaka can’t afford to lose more greenery

DNCC’s tree felling spree must stop

May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023

Heatwaves, global warming, and the ethics of our cities

We must rethink how cities are planned, designed, and administered to combat the adverse effects of both the heat island problem and climate change.

May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023

Why I feel suffocated by Dhanmondi

Dhanmondi these days is a cacophony of people, traffic, events, vendors, schools, hospitals, restaurants, and construction sites.

May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023

Early action key to dengue control

Lessons from past years must reflect in decisions by relevant authorities

May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023

We must save our trees, not destroy them

Dhaka authorities must focus on protecting greenery amid rising heat