Dhaka South City Corporation
Dhaka South was the center of the events which eventually led to the Bangladesh Liberation War.
History
The Local Government (City Corporation) Amendment Act 2011 divided Dhaka City Corporation into Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) on 29 November 2011. The government appointed Md. Khalilur Rahman (additional Secretary) as the administrator of DSCC.
According to the existing law, the executive power of the Dhaka South City Corporation vests in and is exercised by the mayor/administrator. The Corporation constitutes several standing committees and other committees to monitor and guide the diversified activities of the organization. The mayor/administrator is assisted by the chief executive officer, who in turn, is assisted by the secretary, the heads of departments and zonal executive officers.
On 9 May 2016, the government approved the expansion of Dhaka South City Corporation's jurisdiction to encompass eight unions: Shyampur, Dania, Matuail, Sarulia, Demra, Manda, Dakshingaon and Nasirabad. This extension increased the area of the city corporation to 109 square kilometres (42 sq mi).
Administration
Dhaka South City Corporation consists of 75 wards covering the thanas of Paltan, Motijheel, Sabujbagh, Khilgaon, Mugda, Shahjahanpur, Shampur, Jatrabari, Demra, Kadamtali, Gandaria, Wari, Ramna, Shahbag, Dhanmondi, Hazaribagh, Kalabagan, Kotwali, Sutrapur, Lalbagh, Bangsal, Chawkbazar, and Kamrangirchar.
Executive Branch
ডিএসসিসি নির্বাহী শাখা | |
Corporation overview | |
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Formed | 1 December 2011 |
Jurisdiction | Dhaka |
Headquarters | Nagar Bhaban, Dhaka |
Annual budget | ৳6760.74 crore (US$570 million) (2024-2025) |
Administrator responsible |
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Corporation executives |
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Parent department | Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives |
Website | dscc |
Services
Dhaka South City Corporation is responsible for administering and providing basic infrastructure to the city.
- Evict illegal installations.
- Purify and supply water.
- Treat and dispose of contaminated water and sewage.
- Eliminate waterlogging.
- Garbage removal and street cleaning.
- To manage solid waste.
- To arrange hospital and dispensary.
- Construction and maintenance of roads.
- Installation of electric street lights.
- Establish car parking.
- Maintenance parks and playground.
- Maintenance of cemeteries and crematoriums.
- Preparation of birth and death registration certificate.
- Preserving the traditional place.
- Disease control, immunization.
- Establishment of city corporation schools and colleges.
Budget
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has announced a ৳6760.74 crore (US$570 million) budget for fiscal year of 2024-25.
List of mayors
The mayor of the South Dhaka is the chief executive of the Dhaka South City Corporation. The mayor's office administers all city services, public property, most public agencies, and enforces all city and state laws within Dhaka city.
According to the existing law, the executive power of the Dhaka South City Corporation vests in and is exercised by the mayor/administrator. The Corporation constitutes several standing committees and other committees to monitor and guide the diversified activities of the organization. The mayor/administrator is assisted by the chief executive officer, who in turn, is assisted by the secretary, the heads of departments and zonal executive officers.
- Acting Mayor and Administrator
No. | Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) |
Election | Term of office | Political party |
Reference | ||
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Took office | Left office | Time in office | ||||||
1 | Sayeed Khokon | 2015 | 5 May 2015 | 16 May 2020 | 5 years, 11 days | Bangladesh Awami League | ||
2 | Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh | 2020 | 16 May 2020 | 19 August 2024 | 4 years, 139 days | Bangladesh Awami League | ||
– | Dr. Ma. Sher Ali (Administrator) |
– | 19 August 2024 | Incumbent | 44 days | Independent |
Deputy mayor
The deputy mayor (also known as Panel mayor) is a second-ranking official of city corporation. 3 Panel mayors are appointed from the council member to assist the mayor through voting. The 1st panel mayor with the highest number of votes is appointed as deputy mayor or acting mayor. In the absence of the mayor, the deputy mayor controls all functions of the City Corporation. Other 2 Panel mayors also assist mayor and to oversee major offices within the executive branch of the DSCC.
Serial No. | Post | Name |
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01 | Panel Mayor 1 | Vacant |
02 | Panel Mayor 2 | Vacant |
03 | Panel Mayor 3 | Vacant |
Elections
Election result 2020
Dhaka South Mayoral Election 2020 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Bangladesh Awami League | Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh | 4,24,595 | 60.76 | New | |
Bangladesh Nationalist Party | Ishraque Hossain | 2,36,512 | 33.84 | New | |
Islami Andolan Bangladesh | Abdur Rahman | 26,525 | 3.79 | New | |
Jatiya Party (Ershad) | Saifuddin Ahmen Milon | 5,593 | 0.80 | New | |
Bangladesh Congress | Akhtaruzzaman Alias Ayatullah | 2,421 | 0.34 | New | |
Majority | 1,88,083 | - | - | ||
Turnout | 7,11,488 | - | - | ||
Total Registered Voters | 24,53,194 | - | |||
AL Hold | Swing |
Election result 2015
Dhaka South Mayoral Election 2015 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Bangladesh Awami League | Sayeed Khokon | 5,35,296 | 59.12 | |
Bangladesh Nationalist Party | Mirza Abbas | 2,94,291 | 32.50 | |
Islami Andolan Bangladesh | Abdur Rahman | 14,784 | 1.63 | |
Jatiya Party (Ershad) | Saifuddin Ahmen Milon | 4,519 | 0.50 | |
Invalid | 40,130 | 4.43 | ||
Majority | 2,41,005 | 26.62 | ||
Turnout | 9,05,484 | 48.40 | ||
Total Registered | 18,70,778 | |||
AL Gain (New City) |
See also
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