Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has installed 450 solar-powered LED street lights in the Bhashantek slum area to ensure civic security and the smooth movement of residents, while aiming to reduce drug-related activities and crime.
The newly installed solar-based street lights were officially lit on Sunday evening near Gate No 2 of Bhashantek Banarasi Palli by the DNCC Administrator, Md Shofiqul Islam Khan.
Speaking as the chief guest, the DNCC administrator stated that the corporation is working tirelessly to implement the prime minister’s commitments, and the installation of these lights is a significant part of that mission.
Addressing the local residents, he said, “These lights have been installed with your money; they are your assets. You must take responsibility for their maintenance”.
He further assured that the problems of low-income people would be solved on a priority basis and urged citizens to stand by those working tirelessly for the country.
Abdur Rahman Sunny, Assistant Private Secretary to the Honourable PM, attended the event as a special guest.
He remarked that the government is fulfilling its promises, with the goal of eliminating drugs, theft, and mugging from the area.
He also stressed the importance of social awareness, calling on family members to monitor what their children are doing on mobile phones to ensure they do not get involved in harmful activities such as online gambling.
The project, which has seen the installation of 450 solar-based LED lights, ensures the use of renewable solar energy and reduces dependence on the national grid.
This initiative is expected to save approximately 58,320 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. Furthermore, the use of energy-efficient and long-lasting LED technology will have a positive impact on preventing electricity wastage.
The provision of street lighting in the narrow roads and alleys of Bhashantek slum will make nighttime movement easier and safer for approximately 150,000 low-income residents. This is expected to particularly enhance the security of women, children, and the elderly, while discouraging theft, mugging, and drug-related activities within the slum.
The ceremony was presided over by Muhammad Asaduzzaman, Chief Executive Officer of DNCC. Other officials in attendance included Abdus Sattar Patwary, Research Officer at the Prime Minister’s Office; Brigadier General Syeda Rokibul Hasan, Chief Engineer of DNCC; and Md Rafiqul Islam, Additional Chief Engineer of DNCC.
