The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC)'s announcement of four priorities to build Dhaka as “green city, clean city,” while encouraging on paper, must now be translated into sustained action in order to be taken seriously. If this city is to become genuinely greener and more livable, the four proposed “priority programs” must be backed by clear timetables, transparent budgets, and measurable milestones. Canal dredging should go hand in hand with sustained protection of waterways, so that restored channels remain functional and resilient. Otherwise, these four priorities -- however well-crafted -- will end up as just another set of talking points rather than turning Dhaka into the green, clean metropolis every resident dreams of. The time for discussions has long since passed; it is now imperative that these objectives be delivered in tangible, measurable ways.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 27, 2026 18:24 UTC