DSCC show-causes 21 ward councillors
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) issued show-cause notice to 19 ward councillors and two women councillors of reserved seats, for being absent in board meetings for more than three consecutive times.
The notice was issued on Wednesday, signed by DSCC secretary Mostafa Kamal Majumdar, asking them to give their answers within seven working days, said an official.
The councillors are: Masud Hossain Mohsin (ward 3), Mohammad Golam (ward 4), Ashrafuzzaman (ward 5), Abdul Basit Khan (ward 7), Golam Ashraf Talukdar (ward 12), Mostafa Zaman (ward 13), Mohammad Selim (ward 14), Jasim Uddin Ahmed (ward 18), Md Tariqul Islam Sajib (ward 22), Mohammad Anowar Parvez Badal (ward 28), Mohammad Hasan (ward 30), Rafiqul Islam Rasel (ward 31), Mohammad Billal Shah (ward 32), Mohammad Awal Hossain (ward 33), Moinul Haque Manzu (ward 39), Mokbul Islam Khan Tipu (ward 40), Sarowar Hossain Alo (ward 41), Mohammad Arif Hossain (ward 43) and Mohammad Nasim Miah (ward 52).
Two women councillors of reserved seats are Rashida Parveen Moni (ward 13) and Shiuly Hossain of (ward 19).
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) had also issued show-cause notices to 14 public representatives last week, four of whom are female ward councillors of reserved seats.
Earlier, Local Government Division removed ward-9 councillor AKM Mominul Haque Sayeed from his post on October 17, allegedly for his absence in board meetings and travelling abroad without permission from the ministry.
Sayeed is also the joint secretary of Dhaka City South Jubo League, youth front of ruling Awami League. He is allegedly involved in casino business.
The name of Sayeed came to light after the drive against casino business started in Dhaka.
Sayeed allegedly used to run an illegal casino at Wanderer’s Club in the capital. He fled the country following a crackdown on the illegal casino business.
The councillor was found guilty under Section 13 (1) of the Local Government (City Corporation) Act 2009, and suspended under the Section 13 (2), the order says.
According to the order, Sayeed was absent in 13 meetings out of 18 of DSCC and currently, he is abroad without the permission of the local government, rural development and cooperatives ministry.
However, 35 councillors who were also absent in board meetings of both the city corporations of Dhaka are still holding their posts. As per rules, councillors of two city corporations have to attend the board meetings.
According to article 13 of the Local Government Act (City Corporation Act) 2009, if mayors or councillors remain absent at three consecutive monthly meetings without any appropriate reason, they will be removed from their position.
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