Administrator of Sylhet City Corporation (SCC), Abdul Qayyum Chowdhury, has urged residents to work together to transform the city into a clean and modern urban center.
He made the call while presiding over a meeting on waste management and environmental improvement at Nagar Bhaban on Sunday afternoon.
Chowdhury said he had been entrusted with the responsibility of building a “green and clean city” by the Prime Minister. “This is not just a duty, but a personal aspiration. However, achieving it is not possible without the active cooperation of citizens,” he said.
He also outlined two simple yet crucial responsibilities for residents: disposing of waste only at designated locations and paying all municipal taxes on time. “No matter how many workers are deployed, cleanliness cannot be ensured if people litter indiscriminately. Likewise, development activities will be hindered if taxes are not paid regularly,” he added.
Highlighting Sylhet’s global reputation, he noted that many expatriates—accustomed to well-planned and clean cities—expect higher standards for their hometown. “We may not replicate a city like London, but with collective initiative, we can build a clean, livable, and dignified city within our means,” he said.