Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr Abdul Moin Khan has directed the relevant authorities to take immediate and effective measures to address traffic congestion, dengue and waterlogging in Dhaka.

The minister issued the directive today at a review meeting held at the meeting room of the Local Government Division at the Secretariat. The meeting reviewed the progress of ongoing initiatives on cleanliness, dengue prevention, traffic management, canal excavation, waterlogging mitigation, and building a safe and sustainable Dhaka.

State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam was also present at the meeting.

Dr Moin Khan said ensuring smooth mobility in major cities is crucial. He noted that the loss of valuable time due to traffic congestion has a significant impact on the economy. Therefore, effective measures must be taken to ease traffic congestion and ensure smooth movement for city residents.

Urging coordinated efforts to prevent dengue, the minister said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman had inaugurated the Dengue Prevention and Cleanliness Campaign 2026. The nationwide cleanliness and awareness campaign will continue until December 12.

He called for further strengthening ongoing dengue prevention activities and ensuring regular cleanliness drives. He also asked the authorities to review the progress of the prime minister’s dengue prevention programme and take necessary measures accordingly.

State Minister Mir Shahe Alam said ongoing activities by the city corporations must be intensified to make Dhaka a clean, safe and livable city. He stressed the importance of regular cleanliness drives and operations to destroy breeding grounds of Aedes mosquitoes.

Earlier, the administrators of Dhaka North City Corporation and Dhaka South City Corporation presented updates on their ongoing activities.

The minister and the state minister expressed satisfaction with the progress of various initiatives undertaken by the two city corporations to improve cleanliness, prevent dengue, ease traffic congestion, excavate canals, reduce waterlogging, and build a safe and sustainable Dhaka.

Local Government Division Secretary Md Shahidul Hasan and relevant officials from the ministry and the two Dhaka city corporations attended the meeting.