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DHAKA, May 29, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has asked the officials concerned to take punitive measuers against those who failed to implement instructions in removing waste, maintaining drainage system and taking measures to prevent dengue in the capital.

State Minister for LGRD and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam said the premier gave the order to Chief Executive Officers, Chief Waste Management Officers, and Chief Health Officers of both Dhaka North and South City Corporations to take actions within next 48 hours for the failure.

“We are quickly beginning the process to implement the Prime Minister’s directive," Alam said.

Earlier, the prime minister inspected various development projects and waste management activities across Dhaka from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm today without official protocol. During the inspection, Tarique Rahman expressed dissatisfaction over the poor state of waste removal in areas including Hatirpool, Elephant Road, Green Road, Farmgate and Karwan Bazar, where sacrificial animal waste and previously accumulated garbage were found scattered on roads and streets, Alam said.

Following the premier's directive, two zonal executive officers of the Dhaka North and South City Corporations were immediately attached to the Ministry of Public Administration, while departmental proceedings were initiated against them for negligence in duty.

The suspended officials are Md Sadekur Rahman, ZEO of Zone-5 of Dhaka North City Corporation and Kazi Saleh Mustanzir, ZEO of Zone-1 of Dhaka South City Corporation. Both officials hold the rank of deputy secretary.