The Dhaka South City Corporation on Wednesday urged city dwellers to use jute bags provided by the corporation for the disposal of the wastes of sacrificial animals instead of indiscriminate disposal.

The corporation administrator Abdus Salam also urged the City residents not to dispose of sacrificial waste indscriminately and to use jute bags provided by the corporation during Eid-ul-Azha.

‘We have distributed more than 100,000 jute bags among city residents.

We hope that they will use those bags for waste disposal. Under no circumstances should waste be thrown into drains,’ he said.

The city authorities are fully prepared to manage waste generated from sacrificial rituals over the three days of Eid, said Mir Shah Alam while speaking at a press briefing after visiting the National Eidgah.

The Eid congregation will be held at 7:30 am and sacrificial activities across Dhaka will continue for three days, he said adding ‘We are completely prepared to clean all sacrificial waste during this period.’

Through the media, he requested residents to perform sacrifices only at designated places and avoid littering waste in random locations.

Highlighting the risks during the monsoon season, the DSCC administrator warned that dumping waste into drains could block water flow and cause waterlogging on city streets.

‘As it is already the rainy season, clogged drains could result in overflowing water on roads. We urge everyone to remain cautious int his regard,’ he added.

The city corporation has also supplied Savlon and bleaching powder for maintaining hygiene after sacrifices, said the DSCC administrator.
‘We request residents to properly wash the sacrificial spots and use bleaching powder and Savlon. We also expect cooperation with our cleaning workers,’ he said.

He also said Eid holidays for DSCC officials and employees have been cancelled to ensure uninterrupted services during the festival.

‘They will remain engaged in serving city residents throughout Eid. We hope citizens will cooperate with them,’ he added.

Seeking overall support from residents, Salam said everyone should play a role in keeping the city clean.

‘Just as we keep our homes clean, we should also try to keep our surroundings and nearby roads clean,’ he said.

‘If we all change, Dhaka city will change. Let us work together to build the clean and green city envisioned by the prime minister,’ he added.