On Eid and the following day, neither of Dhaka's two city corporations addressed the removal of sacrificial animal waste in the Banasree canal area.
The waste lay there for about 46 hours, causing a severe stench and making it difficult for residents to pass through the area.
Despite residents informing both city corporations, no action was initially taken. However, the problem was eventually resolved through the initiative of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).
According to sources, the Banasree canal bank lies on the border of the South and North City corporations. This jurisdictional ambiguity led to neither corporation taking responsibility for the waste removal. According to the Geographic Information System (GIS) map, the area falls under the North City Corporation's jurisdiction.
Upon noticing the issue, DSCC Chief Executive Officer Md Mizanur Rahman immediately ordered the waste management department to take action. Subsequently, DSCC cleaning workers began removing the waste from the area.
Md Mizanur Rahman emphasized the importance of providing relief to Dhaka residents without getting entangled in jurisdictional disputes. Following his instructions on Wednesday afternoon, DSCC commenced the waste removal operation at Banasree canal using 10 dump trucks, one wheel scavenger, one backhoe loader, and the necessary manpower. The removal is expected to be completed on Thursday.
The DSCC waste management department reported that sacrificial animals were slaughtered in 55 of the 75 wards of DSCC on Wednesday, the third day of Eid. No animals were slaughtered in Wards 6, 11, 16, 17, 21, 34, 44, 58-61, 65-67, 69, and 70, 72-75. They also confirmed that 100% of the waste has been removed from all wards.
Additionally, DSCC claimed to have achieved 100% waste removal from the cattle markets.
The waste management department mentioned that by removing the waste from Meradia cattle market Wednesday night, they have successfully cleared all cattle markets. Over the past three days, 23,958 tons of waste have been removed through 5,319 trips.