Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain today stressed that public awareness, civic responsibility, and active citizen participation are crucial for building a clean, dengue-free, green, and aesthetically pleasing city. Speaking at a rally organized by the Chattogram district administration, the mayor highlighted that cleanliness should be a continuous lifestyle rather than a one-time effort.
He urged residents to regularly clean their homes, rooftops, courtyards, and surrounding areas, suggesting a weekly cleaning routine on Saturdays. The mayor emphasized that the culture of cleanliness must start within families and schools, stating, "Positive change in society begins with individuals and families. If every citizen cleans their house, yard, roof, and surroundings at least once a week, it will significantly contribute to building a clean and healthy city."
Dr. Hossain noted that government agencies alone cannot maintain the city's cleanliness and that achieving this goal requires collective efforts from all sections of society. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Zahidul Islam Miah announced the launch of a district-wide cleanliness campaign on July 25, aiming to make Chattogram a cleaner and more attractive district. The campaign will cover 416 buildings under 131 government departments, 108 buildings in eight residential areas, 406 upazila-level buildings, and 2,295 schools across the district.
The event was attended by Chattogram Divisional Commissioner Dr. Md. Ziauddin, Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Engineer Belayet Hossain, Chattogram Range DIG Md. Moniruzzaman, Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Hasan Md. Shawkat Ali, Chattogram Superintendent of Police Md. Masud Alam, and senior officials from various government departments.
