Ctg mayor warns of legal action for littering from January 1
Legal action would be taken from January 1 next year against persons for dumping rubbish here and there, warned Chittagong city Mayor AJM Nasir Uddin yesterday.
He was addressing a press briefing at the city corporation organised to inform the public of the mayor's activities since he took office 100 days back.
Nasir said, "After taking charge on July 26, I gave emphasis on ensuring a clean city and took initiatives to this end."
"Awareness campaigns have been going on since August 22 to inform city residents about dumping rubbish at designated areas between 7:00pm and 11:00pm," Nasir said, adding that this would continue till December 31.
Regarding the city's waterlogging problem, the mayor said apart from excavating drains and canals, illegal structures occupying canals would be evicted.
He said all important areas in the city will have Wi-Fi to ensure internet connections for city residents.
He added that initiatives are being taken to turn 16 intersections of the city to Wi-Fi zones within the next six months.
Nasir said he would take effective measures to remove illegal structures off footpaths.
Chief Executive Officer of the city corporation Kazi Mohammad Shafiul Alam, among others, was present at the press briefing.
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