Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC)

Stop polluting waters with untreated sewage

Dhaka Wasa’s continued failure to prevent this is inexcusable

Could DSCC be any more unrealistic?

Its move for AI-driven signalling system signals how out-of-touch with reality it is

Don’t let dengue ravage us again

Authorities must learn from last year’s botched response, and start early preparation

Bookworm Bangladesh to reopen in Shahabuddin Park, Gulshan 2

The new branch is expected to open in mid-January, store owner Amina Rahman told The Daily Star. 

Dhaka needs to fix its toilet crisis

Lack of public toilets in the capital and elsewhere is causing much suffering

Where to watch Qatar 2022 matches on giant screens

Football lovers in areas under Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will get the chance to see the world’s greatest sporting festival, the FIFA World Cup 2022, on giant screens in open spaces. .The DNCC will screen all matches of the showpiece event set to begin this night with the match be

A dumping zone called Turag river

DNCC’s indiscriminate dumping of waste on the banks of Turag River is inexcusable

Who will cover the manholes?

That such a problem can persist in a modern city year after year is unthinkable

Why is dengue being allowed to spread?

Authorities’ lack of action is as dangerous as the disease itself

August 8, 2022
August 8, 2022

DNCC must free up occupied streets and footpaths

Why are ward councillors sitting on the mayor's instruction to list them?

July 25, 2022
July 25, 2022

Dhaka has a waste management problem

. According to one study, about 5,000 tonnes of waste is being generated in Dhaka city every day.

May 11, 2022
May 11, 2022

DNCC Mayor Atiq says jail, fine if Aedes larvae found on property

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has launched a drive at 54 vulnerable wards to curb Aedes mosquito breeding.

May 11, 2022
May 11, 2022

Dhaka at risk of major dengue outbreak

Dhaka is at risk of a major dengue outbreak this year compared to the last couple of years, as clear, stagnant water, the breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes, at under-construction buildings is abundant this time around.

September 23, 2020
September 23, 2020

Extortion case filed against DNCC’s Ward 31 Councillor Shafiqul Islam

An extortion case was filed against Dhaka North City Corporation's Ward 31 Councillor Shafiqul Islam Sentu, for allegedly beating up a shop owner and his father in the capital’s Mohammadpur as he refused to pay Tk 5 lakh.

September 6, 2020
September 6, 2020

Dhaka canals should be under authority of DSCC, DNCC: state minister for industries suggests

State Minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Majumder today suggested digging canals in Dhaka city alongside constructing walkways, green fences on both sides and handing over their authority to the two city corporations through a memorandum of understanding.

July 2, 2020
July 2, 2020

Paying holding tax without fine: DNCC extends time till Sep 30

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) today gave three months more time to renew trade license and pay holding tax without any surcharge or fine.

May 18, 2020
May 18, 2020

DNCC launches combing operation to destroy Aedes breeding grounds

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) launches combing operation at different parts including Baridhara area of the capital to destroy the breeding grounds of Aedes mosquitoes.

May 5, 2020
May 5, 2020

Legal notice seeking necessary steps to kill aedes mosquito in Dhaka

A resident of Dhaka sens legal notice to the mayors of Dhaka north and south city corporations, health secretary and director general of the Directorate General of Health Services, requesting them to take necessary steps in 24 hours to kill aedes mosquito that causes dengue fever.

April 9, 2020
April 9, 2020

DNCC launches hotlines for relief efforts

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) introduces two hotlines to aid in sending relief materials to poor people in the city area amid the coronavirus situation in the country.