DSCC evicts illegal establishments
UNB
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) evicted around 100 makeshift establishments illegally occupying footpaths of several areas , including Dhakeshawri Road, Azimpur Etimkhana Road and its adjoining areas in the capital yesterday, reports UNB.
Sources at the DSCC said the city corporations executive magistrate Khan Md Nazmus Shoeb along with adequate number of police conducted the drive from 11:30am, and it continued till 1:00pm.
Contacted, Executive Magistrate Khan Md Nazmus Shoeb said around 100 illegal small makeshifts, which were built grabbing footpaths and city streets, were removed during the drive.
The drive was conducted as part of DSCCs initiative to free the footpaths from illegal occupation and allow smooth movement of pedestrians, he added.
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Sunday also evicted hundreds of illegal makeshift shops in Gulistan area of the capital.
The drive, led by DSCC executive magistrate Khan Mohammad Nazmus Shoaib, began at Golapshah Mazar intersection around 11am and ended at Sergeant Ahad Police Box Mor via Gulistan intersection, evicting all the makeshift shops on both sides of the road and the footpath. Members of police and Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) assisted the DSCC officials during the drive. The Juba League office at Gulistan intersection was also evicted.
Earlier DSCC mayor on Decemeber 10 last year announced that all footpaths of Gulistan area will be freed from encroachment within 30 days to ensure smooth movement of pedestrians.
However, the DSCC mayor also assured that hawkers can run their business on the footpath without obstructing walkers movements until they are rehabilitated. He came up with the remark during an eviction drive against illegal establishments of Gulistan area.
