Dhaka South City Corporation

Dhaka South City Corporation

ঢাকা দক্ষিণ সিটি কর্পোরেশন
Emblem of the Dhaka South City Corporation
Type
Type
History
Founded1 December 2011 (2011-12-01)
Preceded byDhaka City Corporation
New session started
19 August 2024
Leadership
Vacant
since 19 August 2024
Md. Abdus Salam, BNP
since 23 February 2026
Vacant
since 7 July 2020
Md. Mizanur Rahman
since 4 December 2022
Structure
SeatsVacant seats
100 councillors
Length of term
Up to five years
Elections
First past the post
First election
30 April 2015
Last election
1 February 2020
Next election
2026
Meeting place
Nagar Bhaban, Dhaka
Website
dscc.gov.bd

Dhaka South City Corporation (Bengali: ঢাকা দক্ষিণ সিটি কর্পোরেশন: in short-DSCC), is a local government authority responsible for administering all civic services in southern part of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The DSCC government is elected by popular vote every five years. The corporation is headed by a mayor, who oversees a council consisting of 100 councillors representing different wards of the city. The functions and powers of the DSCC are defined under the provisions of The City Corporation Act, 2009.[1][2]

Dhaka South City Corporation is one of the two municipal corporations in Dhaka created when the former Dhaka City Corporation (first declared in 1864) was divided into two by the Local Government (City Corporation) Amendment Bill 2011 on 29 November 2011, passed in the Parliament of Bangladesh, following the President's approval.[3] Dhaka South has a long history, including that of European arrival and colonization. The area was initially 45 km2, but expanded in 2017 to 109.2 km2[4] and Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) published Population and Housing Census 2022 count at 4,305,063[5] giving the city a density of 39,409 people per km2.

Dhaka South was the center of the events which eventually led to the Bangladesh War of Independence.

History

See also: Dhaka City Corporation § 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.[6]

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.[7]

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.[8] This extension increased the area of the city corporation to 109 square kilometres (42 sq mi).[9]

Demographics

Religions in Dhaka South City Corporation (2022)[5]
Religion Percent
Islam
 
 95.27%
Hinduism
 
 4.51%
Christianity
 
 0.10%
Other or not stated
 
 0.12%

According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh, DSCC had 43,05,063 population living in 11,04,703 households. Among them, 41,01,482 were Muslims, 1,94,311 were Hindus, 4,481 were Christians, 4,438 were Buddhists and 351 were Others, including Tribal faiths. There were 3,784 ethnic populations including males and females.[5] DSCC had a sex ratio of 119.03 indicating that there were 119 males for every 100 females.[5]

Administration

Dhaka South City Corporation consists of 75 wards covering the thanas of Paltan, Motijheel, Sabujbagh, Khilgaon, Mugda, Shahjahanpur, Shyampur, Jatrabari, Demra, Kadamtali, Gandaria, Wari, Ramna, New Market, Shahbag, Dhanmondi, Hazaribagh, Kalabagan, Kotwali, Sutrapur, Lalbagh, Bangsal, Chawkbazar, and Kamrangirchar.

Functions and Services

The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) is responsible for administering the city and ensuring the provision of essential infrastructure and public services. Its functions include urban planning, transport management, healthcare, education, waste management, water supply, and security. Through these services, DSCC aims to improve the quality of life for residents and promote sustainable urban development.

Departments of Dhaka South City Corporation
# Department Functions / Services
1 Office of the Mayor Executive leadership; overall city south part governance; policy direction; supervision of all DSCC departments
2 Chief Executive Office Inter-departmental coordination; monitoring implementation of civic services and development projects
3 Administration and Establishment Human resource management; recruitment, posting and promotion of staff; internal administration and discipline
4 Finance and Accounts Budget formulation; financial planning; revenue and expenditure control; payments; accounting and internal audit
5 Engineering Construction and maintenance of roads and infrastructure; building plan approval; road-cutting permission; contractor enlistment
6 Urban planning and Development Urban development projects; road, drain, bridge and footpath construction; land development; city beautification
7 Electricity Installation and maintenance of street lights; electrical infrastructure; city illumination
8 Transportation and Communication Traffic and parking management; bus terminal supervision; emergency transport services; ambulance operations
9 Waste management and Cleaning Solid waste collection and disposal; street sweeping; drain cleaning; mosquito control; landfill management
10 Health Coordination of maternal and child health programs; immunization; vitamin A campaigns; health worker training.
11 Registrar Registration and issuance of birth and death certificates; nationality and character certificates
12 Education and Culture Management of DSCC-run schools and educational programs; cultural activities; libraries and community centers
13 Water supply and Sewerage Coordination of water supply and sewerage services with Dhaka WASA
14 Revenue Trade license issuance and renewal; holding tax assessment and collection; market and municipal asset management
15 Security and Law and order City security; coordination with DMP; CCTV installation and monitoring
16 Magistracy Mobile courts; arbitration-based dispute resolution; anti-adulteration drives
17 Housing and Public works Development and maintenance of municipal housing, plots and public buildings
18 Social welfare Welfare programs for the poor, elderly, women and persons with disabilities; community development
19 Environmental and Public health Pollution control; sanitation monitoring; food safety; climate resilience and urban greening
20 Disaster management and Relief Disaster preparedness; emergency response; relief distribution during floods, fires and other calamities
21 Religious Welfare Support for religious festivals; Qurbani cattle market management; logistical support for religious events

Wards and councillors

Dhaka South City Corporation is administratively divided into 75 wards. Each ward is represented by one elected councillor, while additional reserved women councillors are elected for groups of wards, as provided under the Local Government (City Corporation) Act.

# Ward Councillor Party
1 Ward No-1 Vacant TBD
2 Ward No-2
3 Ward No-3
4 Ward No-4
5 Ward No-5
6 Ward No-6
7 Ward No-7
8 Ward No-8
9 Ward No-9
10 Ward No-10
11 Ward No-11
12 Ward No-12
13 Ward No-13
14 Ward No-14
15 Ward No-15
16 Ward No-16
17 Ward No-17
18 Ward No-18
19 Ward No-19
20 Ward No-20
21 Ward No-21
22 Ward No-22
23 Ward No-23
24 Ward No-24
25 Ward No-25
26 Ward No-26
27 Ward No-27
28 Ward No-28
29 Ward No-29
30 Ward No-30
31 Ward No-31
32 Ward No-32
33 Ward No-33
34 Ward No-34
35 Ward No-35
36 Ward No-36
37 Ward No-37
38 Ward No-38
39 Ward No-39
40 Ward No-40
41 Ward No-41
42 Ward No-42
43 Ward No-43
44 Ward No-44
45 Ward No-45
46 Ward No-46
47 Ward No-47
48 Ward No-48
49 Ward No-49
50 Ward No-50
51 Ward No-51
52 Ward No-52
53 Ward No-53
54 Ward No-54
55 Ward No-55
56 Ward No-56
57 Ward No-57
58 Ward No-58
59 Ward No-59
60 Ward No-60
61 Ward No-61
62 Ward No-62
63 Ward No-63
64 Ward No-64
65 Ward No-65
66 Ward No-66
67 Ward No-67
68 Ward No-68
69 Ward No-69
70 Ward No-70
71 Ward No-71
72 Ward No-72
73 Ward No-73
74 Ward No-74
75 Ward No-75
Reserved Women's Councillor
76 Reserved women's seat-1 Vacant TBD
77 Reserved women's seat-2
78 Reserved women's seat-3
79 Reserved women's seat-4
80 Reserved women's seat-5
81 Reserved women's seat-6
82 Reserved women's seat-7
83 Reserved women's seat-8
84 Reserved women's seat-9
85 Reserved women's seat-10
86 Reserved women's seat-11
87 Reserved women's seat-12
88 Reserved women's seat-13
89 Reserved women's seat-14
90 Reserved women's seat-15
91 Reserved women's seat-16
92 Reserved women's seat-17
93 Reserved women's seat-18
94 Reserved women's seat-19
95 Reserved women's seat-20
96 Reserved women's seat-21
97 Reserved women's seat-22
98 Reserved women's seat-23
99 Reserved women's seat-24
100 Reserved women's seat-25

Annual Budget

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has announced a ৳6760.74 crore (US$560 million) budget for fiscal year of 2024-25.

List of mayors

Main article: List of mayors of South Dhaka

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.[6]

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.[7]

  •   Acting Mayor and Administrator
No. Portrait Officeholder
(birth–death) 		Election Term of office Designation Political
party 		Reference
From To Period
1 Sayeed Khokon 2015 5 May 2015 16 May 2020 5 years, 11 days Mayor Bangladesh Awami League [10]
2 Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh 2020 16 May 2020 19 August 2024[11] 4 years, 95 days Mayor Bangladesh Awami League [12]
– Dr. Ma. Sher Ali – 19 August 2024 13 February 2025 178 days Administrator Independent [13]
– Md. Shahjahan Miah – 13 February 2025 3 November 2025 263 days Administrator Independent
– Mohammed Mahmudul Hassan – 3 November 2025 23 February 2026 112 days Administrator Independent
– Md. Abdus Salam – 24 February 2026 Incumbent 27 days Administrator Bangladesh Nationalist Party

Deputies

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
01 Panel Mayor 1 Vacant
02 Panel Mayor 2 Vacant
03 Panel Mayor 3 Vacant

Past Elections

Election result 2020

Main article: 2020 Dhaka South City Corporation election
Dhaka South Mayoral Election 2020[14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Bangladesh Awami League Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh 424,595 60.76 +1.64
Bangladesh Nationalist Party Ishraque Hossain 236,512 33.84 +1.34
Islami Andolan Bangladesh Abdur Rahman 26,525 3.79 +2.16
Jatiya Party (Ershad) Saifuddin Ahmen Milon 5,593 0.80 +0.30
Bangladesh Congress Akhtaruzzaman Alias Ayatullah 2,421 0.34 New
Majority 188,083 26.92% +0.30
Turnout 711,488 28.99% −19.41
Total Registered Voters 2,453,194 - -
AL Hold Swing

Election result 2015

Main article: 2015 Dhaka South City Corporation Election
Dhaka South Mayoral Election 2015[15]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Bangladesh Awami League Sayeed Khokon 535,296 59.12 New
Bangladesh Nationalist Party Mirza Abbas 294,291 32.50 New
Islami Andolan Bangladesh Abdur Rahman 14,784 1.63 New
Jatiya Party (Ershad) Saifuddin Ahmen Milon 4,519 0.50 New
Invalid 40,130 4.43
Majority 241,005 26.62
Turnout 905,484 48.40
Total Registered 1,870,778
AL Gain (New City)

See also

References

  1. ^ Al-Mahmood, Syed Zain. "Splitting Dhaka: A zero-sum game". Dhaka Courier. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
  2. ^ "JS passes Local Government (City Corporation)(Amendment) Bill, 2011". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. Retrieved 6 September 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ^ "President assents DCC split bill". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 1 December 2011. Archived from the original on 15 April 2012. Retrieved 2 December 2011.
  4. ^ "Govt to double size of Dhaka city area". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). 7 May 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Dhaka (PDF). District Series. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. pp. xiv, 49, 54, 109, 322. ISBN 978-984-475-286-3.
  6. ^ a b "DCC split into two". bdnews24.com. Archived from the original on 30 November 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
  7. ^ a b "HC to hear plea against DCC appointments Thursday". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
  8. ^ "Dhaka City expands by more than double after inclusion of 16 union councils". bdnews24.com. 9 May 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  9. ^ Bird, Julia; Li, Yue; Rahman, Hossain Zillur; Rama, Martin; Venables, Anthony J. (3 July 2018). Toward Great Dhaka: A New Urban Development Paradigm Eastward. Washington, DC: World Bank. doi:10.1596/978-1-4648-1238-5. hdl:10986/29925. ISBN 978-1-4648-1238-5.
  10. ^ "Awami League-backed Sayeed Khokon emulates father, wins Dhaka South City mayor election". bdnews24.com. 29 April 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  11. ^ "Elected representatives of 12 city corporations removed". The Daily Star. 19 August 2024. Archived from the original on 19 August 2024.
  12. ^ ঢাকা দক্ষিণে মেয়রের দায়িত্ব নিলেন তাপস. Bonik Barta (in Bengali). Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  13. ^ "১২ সিটি করপোরেশনে নতুন দায়িত্ব পেলেন যারা". Jugantor. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  14. ^ "Dhaka South City election result". Prothom Alo. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  15. ^ "Dhaka South Mayor polls result" (PDF). 29 April 2015. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 May 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  • Media related to Dhaka South City Corporation at Wikimedia Commons
  • Official website

23°43′26″N 90°24′31″E / 23.7239°N 90.4085°E / 23.7239; 90.4085

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Additional terms may apply for the media files.