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Wednesday | November 04, 2026 | Dhaka

DSCC proposes Tk714cr project to repair roads, drains, footpaths

 Staff Reporter
 Published: 12:02 AM, 04 November 2026

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has proposed a Tk714.28 crore project to repair and develop damaged roads, drains and footpaths in 10 areas under its jurisdiction.

The project is awaiting approval at the next meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), scheduled for Wednesday.

Prime Minister and ECNEC Chairman Tarique Rahman will preside over the meeting at 10:30am at the Cabinet Room (Room No. 1000) of the Bangladesh Secretariat.

According to a project summary prepared by the Planning Commission’s Physical Infrastructure Division, the project aims to improve urban connectivity, reduce waterlogging and raise the living standards of city residents.

Of the proposed Tk714.28 crore, the government will provide Tk499.99 crore, while DSCC will contribute Tk214.28 crore from its own resources.

The government’s share will include Tk299.99 crore in loans and Tk199.99 crore in grants.

The Local Government Division under the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives will sponsor the project. DSCC will implement it over three years, with completion scheduled for September 30, 2029.

Under the project, 28.45 kilometres of roads will be developed at a cost of Tk141.27 crore.

Another Tk496.78 crore will be spent on developing 48.63 kilometres of drains, while 48.7 kilometres of footpaths will be developed at Tk46.06 crore.

The plan also includes renovating 5.18 kilometres of road medians at a cost of Tk2.07 crore.

Drainage development will receive the largest share of the proposed expenditure, accounting for around 69.5 per cent of the total project cost.

The project will cover Dhanmondi, New Market, Shahbagh, Ramna, Paltan, Shahjahanpur, Lalbagh, Bangshal, Jatrabari and Motijheel under DSCC’s administrative zones 1 to 5.

Explaining the need for the project, the Planning Commission said Dhaka’s growing population and rising number of vehicles had increased traffic congestion.

Heavy rainfall had also damaged roads, while inadequate drainage facilities had worsened waterlogging.

“Recent heavy rainfall has damaged most of the roads in Dhaka metropolis, while inadequate drainage facilities have increased public suffering due to waterlogging,” the commission observed in its project summary.

It also said damaged footpaths had disrupted safe movement for pedestrians.

Describing the condition of the selected areas, the commission said their road and drainage systems were “extremely poor”, with even moderate rainfall causing waterlogging.

The project aims to improve communication facilities through road repairs and development, drainage construction and footpath improvements. It also seeks to improve the urban environment and residents’ quality of life.

SPIN Consultancy Services conducted the feasibility study for the proposed project, according to the Planning Commission.

The project has also been included in the list of unapproved new projects, known as the green pages, of the Annual Development Programme for the 2026-27 fiscal year.