DNCC installs 450 solar street lights at Bhashantek

The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has installed 450
solar-powered LED street lights in the Bhashantek slum area to ensure citizen
safety and improve night-time movement.
DNCC Administrator Md Shafiqul
Islam Khan inaugurated the newly installed solar street lights near Gate No 2
of Bhashantek Benarasi Palli yesterday evening.
He said the initiative is part of
efforts to implement commitments made by the government, adding that the lights
have been installed for public benefit.
"These lights were installed with public funds. They
are your assets, and you must take responsibility for their maintenance,"
he told local residents.
He also said that priority would be
given to solving the problems of low-income communities, urging people to
cooperate with those working for development.
Special Guest Abdur Rahman Sani,
assistant private secretary to the prime minister, said efforts are underway to
improve living conditions in the area and curb crime.
"We want to stop drugs, theft
and robbery from this area," he said, urging residents to safeguard the
installations and increase social awareness, including monitoring harmful
online activities.
According to DNCC, the project aims to improve safety and mobility for around
150,000 low-income residents in the area.
The installation of solar-powered
LED lights is also expected to reduce dependence on the national grid and save
around 58,320 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.
DNCC Chief Executive Officer
Muhammad Asaduzzaman presided over the event.















