Print: 29 Oct 2025
Over three days of Eid-ul-Azha, Dhaka’s two city corporations collected a total of 52,115 tonnes of sacrificial animal waste.
According to press releases issued on 9 June, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) collected 31,226 tonnes of waste, while Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) gathered 20,889 tonnes.
At a press conference at Dhaka WASA Building, DSCC Administrator Md Shahjahan Mia stated that 100% of sacrificial waste was cleared from all 75 wards on the first two days of the Eid.
By 2:45pm on the third day, 31,226 metric tonnes of waste had been removed, surpassing this year’s target of 30,000 metric tonnes ahead of schedule, he added. The administrator also reported that they cleared the cattle market of waste, including bamboo poles, floating debris, and scattered garbage.
He reported that a total of 166,754 animals were sacrificed in the DSCC area, with 133,317 on the first day, 31,745 on the second day, and 1,692 on the third day.
A DSCC press release said a total of 45 tonnes of bleaching powder, 207 gallons of disinfectant (with each gallon containing 5 litres), and 140,000 biodegradable bags were distributed to city residents.
On Monday, DSCC Administrator Mohammad Azaz said that approximately 20,889 tonnes of sacrificial animal waste have been removed from Dhaka North.At a press briefing at Gulshan Nagar Bhaban, Azaz stated that over 450,000 animals were sacrificed in Dhaka North this year, with cows being the most numerous, followed by goats, sheep, and buffaloes.
No camels were sacrificed in the DNCC area this time, he added.
He said that although fewer animals were sacrificed compared to last year, the amount of waste generated was higher.
Azaz said waste from city streets was prioritised first, with cleaning of makeshift cattle markets set to begin on Tuesday.
“There’s no room for negligence with street waste. Although timing may be delayed, the city corporation’s efforts remain consistent,” he added.
He also expressed gratitude to the residents of Dhaka North for their cooperation, saying, “This year, those who made sacrifices were far more conscientious. Their support enabled the swift removal of such a large volume of waste.”
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DSCC, DNCC clear 52,115 tonnes of sacrificial animal waste
Over three days of Eid-ul-Azha, Dhaka’s two city corporations collected a total of 52,115 tonnes of sacrificial animal waste.
According to press releases issued on 9 June, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) collected 31,226 tonnes of waste, while Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) gathered 20,889 tonnes.
At a press conference at Dhaka WASA Building, DSCC Administrator Md Shahjahan Mia stated that 100% of sacrificial waste was cleared from all 75 wards on the first two days of the Eid.
By 2:45pm on the third day, 31,226 metric tonnes of waste had been removed, surpassing this year’s target of 30,000 metric tonnes ahead of schedule, he added. The administrator also reported that they cleared the cattle market of waste, including bamboo poles, floating debris, and scattered garbage.
He reported that a total of 166,754 animals were sacrificed in the DSCC area, with 133,317 on the first day, 31,745 on the second day, and 1,692 on the third day.
A DSCC press release said a total of 45 tonnes of bleaching powder, 207 gallons of disinfectant (with each gallon containing 5 litres), and 140,000 biodegradable bags were distributed to city residents.
On Monday, DSCC Administrator Mohammad Azaz said that approximately 20,889 tonnes of sacrificial animal waste have been removed from Dhaka North.At a press briefing at Gulshan Nagar Bhaban, Azaz stated that over 450,000 animals were sacrificed in Dhaka North this year, with cows being the most numerous, followed by goats, sheep, and buffaloes.
No camels were sacrificed in the DNCC area this time, he added.
He said that although fewer animals were sacrificed compared to last year, the amount of waste generated was higher.
Azaz said waste from city streets was prioritised first, with cleaning of makeshift cattle markets set to begin on Tuesday.
“There’s no room for negligence with street waste. Although timing may be delayed, the city corporation’s efforts remain consistent,” he added.
He also expressed gratitude to the residents of Dhaka North for their cooperation, saying, “This year, those who made sacrifices were far more conscientious. Their support enabled the swift removal of such a large volume of waste.”