Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC)

We need more parks, not more malls

Metro rail authorities have no right to commercialise Anwara Park

Don’t repurpose Tajuddin Ahmad park

It must be left alone as a space for public recreation and exercise

A novel approach to waste management

Can DNCC’s cash-for-waste initiative help tackle dengue?

Chief heat officer doesn’t get salary from DNCC: mayor

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam today said Chief Heat Officer Bushra Afreen does not get salary from the DNCC

Reclaim footpaths on Green Road

Unauthorised parking, eateries depriving people of walking space

There’s no curbing corruption without accountability

DNCC must bear down on faulty streetlight suppliers

Failed response to dengue and air pollution is no coincidence

High Court’s observations about the relevant authorities demand attention

What’s delaying Karwan Bazar relocation?

Authorities should expedite the relocation by addressing traders’ concerns

January 30, 2020
January 30, 2020

The farce of manifestos: do voters’ reactions matter?

Implementing any one or all of these promises would be like a dream come true for every Dhaka resident. However, the moot question is whether these mayoral candidates know the powers of a mayor and how poorly equipped a mayor’s office is in implementing them?

January 29, 2020
January 29, 2020

AL groups’ clash untoward, result of misunderstanding: Atiqul

Terming the clash between the two groups of Awami League as an “untoward incident,” Atiqul Islam says it happened due to a misunderstanding among themselves.

January 26, 2020
January 26, 2020

Electric bus service to address air pollution in Atiqul’s manifesto

Atiqul Islam, the Awami League-backed mayoral aspirant for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) election, declares his 38-point manifesto. The highlight of the manifesto includes addressing air pollution in the city -- a hot button issue -- by running an electric bus service.

January 10, 2020
January 10, 2020

Dhaka city polls: Symbols allotted to mayoral candidates

The returning officers allot electoral symbols to the mayoral candidates for contesting elections to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).

January 6, 2020
January 6, 2020

EC issues show-cause to AL mayoral runner Atiqul

The Election Commission issues a show-cause notice to Awami League’s mayor candidate Atiqul Islam of Dhaka North City Corporation election over allegation of violating the electoral code of conduct.

January 5, 2020
January 5, 2020

DNCC polls: RO warns of stern action for violating electoral code

Returning Officer of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Abul Kashem warns that stern action will be taken if irregularities are found against anyone including the candidates during the upcoming city corporation elections.

December 27, 2019
December 27, 2019

AL to name its candidates tomorrow: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says his party will finalise its candidates for the mayoral race in elections to two city corporations in Dhaka tomorrow.

October 20, 2019
October 20, 2019

DNCC ward councillor Rajib expelled from Jubo League

Hours after DNCC ward councillor Tarequzzaman Rajib was arrested on charge of extortion and land grabbing, he was expelled from the post of joint general secretary at Jubo League’s Dhaka north unit.

September 14, 2019
September 14, 2019

JS body recommends fining DNCC for environment pollution

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recommends fining Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) for polluting environment by keeping waste at Aminbazar landfill in Savar.

August 8, 2019
August 8, 2019

Aedes larvae: 3 hospitals, medical college fined in Uttara

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) fines three hospitals and a medical college in the capital’s Uttara area after Aedes larvae and breeding grounds were found on the premises of the institutions.

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