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Dhanmondi Lake will remain free from commercial activities, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam declared yesterday. He emphasized that the lake's use for commercial purposes would not be allowed under any circumstances.

Speaking at a public hearing organized by the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) in Dhanmondi, the minister announced a Tk 350 crore project aimed at resolving waterlogging issues in the Dhanmondi area. The hearing focused on citizen services and development activities within DSCC Zone-1, addressing concerns from residents and various stakeholders.

Minister Alam also stated that efforts to restore discipline in urban management will continue. This includes implementing stricter controls on street vending and increasing monitoring of matters concerning public interest. The DSCC aims to make its services and development projects more dynamic, transparent, accountable, and participatory.

The public hearing, which included participation from residents of Dhanmondi, New Market, Kalabagan, Shahbagh, and adjacent areas, as well as representatives from civil society, businesses, media, and government agencies, was presided over by DSCC Administrator Md Abdus Salam. The DSCC plans to hold similar public hearings across all 10 of its regions.