State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam has said that building a clean, environmentally friendly, and livable Dhaka requires not only government initiatives but also responsible participation from citizens.

He made the remarks on Monday (August 3) while speaking as a special guest at a discussion meeting organized by the Capital Development Authority (RAJUK) at Gulshan Society Park. The meeting focused on sewage management in the Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara, and Niketan areas and was attended by representatives of the respective residential societies.

The State Minister said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the government is implementing various initiatives to promote greenery, cleanliness, and modern urban management across Dhaka. He emphasized that active public participation is essential alongside government efforts to ensure the success of these initiatives.

He further stated that the concerns and recommendations presented by the society representatives would be given due importance. The government, he said, would take the necessary steps to develop practical and sustainable solutions to the identified issues. He also sought patience and cooperation from all stakeholders in resolving the problems.

Speaking as the chief guest, Minister for Housing and Public Works Zakaria Taher paid tribute to the martyrs of the July Movement and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

He announced that the sewage management system in Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara, and Niketan would be strengthened by gradually connecting the area’s sewerage network to the Dasherkandi Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) through pipeline infrastructure.

Special guests at the event included State Minister for Housing and Public Works Ahmed Sohel Monjur, MP, and Administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan.

During the open discussion, representatives of the Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara, and Niketan societies highlighted various issues and recommendations regarding sewage management, environmental protection, and other civic services.

The meeting was chaired by RAJUK Chairman Engineer Md. Riazul Islam. Among those present were Dhaka WASA Managing Director Md. Aminul Islam, Gulshan Society President Omar Sadat, Banani Society President Shawkat Ali Bhuiyan (Dilon), Baridhara Society President Sakif Arif Tabani, Niketan Society President Dr. Md. Abul Bashar, and officials from various government agencies.

At the beginning of the meeting, representatives from five private companies delivered brief PowerPoint presentations on Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) technology and modern sewage management solutions.