Dhaka North City Corporation mayoral candidate Zonayed Saki yesterday unveiled a 10-page manifesto, outlining some key changes in the capital.
Using the slogan “Aagamir Dhaka, Sokole Mile”, Saki announced the manifesto at National Press Club at noon.
“People of Bangladesh are living with many crises. There are problems regarding resources and the environment of the city. In view of this, we see the strong call for change everywhere and people want change,” he said.
“In order to turn people’s expectations into reality, we decided to contest the city corporation elections. Our main principle is that supervision of the city administration will be corruption-free and will involve people’s participation.”
Among the facilities that Saki promised in his manifesto are introducing Wi-Fi services in Dhaka city, special transport services for college and university students and half bus fare for students.
He said Dhaka will be a safe city for women and children. “Working women will be provided with safe residential facilities, including enough daycare centres, in every ward.”
If elected, Saki promised effective measures to save Dhaka’s four key rivers – Buriganga, Shitalakhya, Turag and Balu – and the ponds as well as wetlands in the city.
Professor Ahmed Kamal of Dhaka University, Fahmidul Haq, Jotimoy Barua and several others were present at the press conference.
