A bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed Tuesday between the Bangladesh Bridge Authority and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) to green and revitalise the unused spaces under the Dhaka Elevated Expressway, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Bangladesh Bridge Authority, and to create safe and attractive public spaces for city dwellers.
According to a press release. the signing ceremony for this agreement was held at the conference room of the Bangladesh Bridge Authority, chaired by Secretary of the Bridges Division Mohammad Abdur Rouf, who also serves as its executive director. Administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation, Mohammad Ejaz, as Chief Guest.
On behalf of the Bangladesh Bridge Authority, Director Altaf Hossain Shekh, and on behalf of DNCC, Chief Executive Officer (Additional Charge) Mohammad Asaduzzaman signed the MoU.
According to the agreement, DNCC will implement greening, landscaping, pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, and recreational spaces open to the public in the unused areas under the Dhaka Elevated Expressway. This will create new, vibrant public spaces for city residents, which will, on one hand, contribute to environmental balance, and on the other hand, bring an aesthetic change to urban life.
Relevant officials from both DNCC and the Bangladesh Bridge Authority were present at the event.
