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Dhaka South City Corporation

Local governing body of Dhaka South, Bangladesh

Summary

Local governing body of Dhaka South, Bangladesh

FieldValue
nameDhaka South City Corporation
native_nameঢাকা দক্ষিণ সিটি কর্পোরেশন
native_name_langbn
background_colorgreen
coa_picDhaka South City Corporation Logo.svg
coa_res150px
coa_altLogo of the Dhaka South City Corporation
coa_captionEmblem of the Dhaka South City Corporation
logo_res180px
logo_altFlag of the Dhaka South City Corporation
logo_captionFlag of the Dhaka South City Corporation
house_typeCity Corporation
foundation
preceded_byDhaka City Corporation
new_session19 August 2024
leader1_typeMayor
leader1Vacant
election119 August 2024
leader2_typeAdministrator
leader2Mohammed Mahmudul Hassan
election23 November 2025
leader3_typeDeputy Mayor
leader3Vacant
election37 July 2020
leader4_typeChief Executive Officer
leader4Md. Mizanur Rahman
election44 December 2022
term_lengthUp to five years
session_roomFile:DG 81 - 09 NAGAR BHABAN ANCIENT DHAKA IMG 1660.jpg
session_res250px
meeting_placeNagar Bhaban, Dhaka
membersVacant seats
100 councillors
voting_system1First past the post
first_election130 April 2015
last_election11 February 2020
next_election1TBD
website

100 councillors Dhaka South City Corporation (), is a local government authority responsible for administering all civic services in southern part of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The DSCC government is elected by popular vote every five years. The corporation is headed by a mayor, who oversees a council consisting of 100 councillors representing different wards of the city. The functions and powers of the DSCC are defined under the provisions of the .

Dhaka South City Corporation is one of the two municipal corporations in Dhaka created when the former Dhaka City Corporation (first declared in 1864) was divided into two by the Local Government (City Corporation) Amendment Bill 2011 on 29 November 2011, passed in the Parliament of Bangladesh, following the President's approval. Dhaka South has a long history, including that of European arrival and colonization. The area was initially 45 km2, but expanded in 2017 to 109.2 km2 and Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) published Population and Housing Census 2022 count at 4,305,063 giving the city a density of 39,409 people per km2.

Dhaka South was the center of the events which eventually led to the Bangladesh War of Independence.

History

The Local Government (City Corporation) Amendment Act 2011 divided Dhaka City Corporation into Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) on 29 November 2011. The government appointed Md. Khalilur Rahman (additional Secretary) as the administrator of DSCC.

According to the existing law, the executive power of the Dhaka South City Corporation vests in and is exercised by the mayor/administrator. The Corporation constitutes several standing committees and other committees to monitor and guide the diversified activities of the organization. The mayor/administrator is assisted by the chief executive officer, who in turn, is assisted by the secretary, the heads of departments and zonal executive officers.

On 9 May 2016, the government approved the expansion of Dhaka South City Corporation's jurisdiction to encompass eight unions: Shyampur, Dania, Matuail, Sarulia, Demra, Manda, Dakshingaon and Nasirabad. This extension increased the area of the city corporation to 109 km2.

Demographics

According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh, DSCC had 43,05,063 population living in 11,04,703 households. Among them, 41,01,482 were Muslims, 1,94,311 were Hindus, 4,481 were Christians, 4,438 were Buddhists and 351 were Others, including Tribal faiths. There were 3,784 ethnic populations including males and females. DSCC had a sex ratio of 119.03 indicating that there were 119 males for every 100 females.

Administration

Dhaka South City Corporation consists of 75 wards covering the thanas of Paltan, Motijheel, Sabujbagh, Khilgaon, Mugda, Shahjahanpur, Shyampur, Jatrabari, Demra, Kadamtali, Gandaria, Wari, Ramna, New Market, Shahbag, Dhanmondi, Hazaribagh, Kalabagan, Kotwali, Sutrapur, Lalbagh, Bangsal, Chawkbazar, and Kamrangirchar.

Functions and Services

The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) is responsible for administering the city and ensuring the provision of essential infrastructure and public services. Its functions include urban planning, transport management, healthcare, education, waste management, water supply, and security. Through these services, DSCC aims to improve the quality of life for residents and promote sustainable urban development.

#DepartmentFunctions / Services123456789101112131415161718192021
Office of the MayorExecutive leadership; overall city south part governance; policy direction; supervision of all DSCC departments
Chief Executive OfficeInter-departmental coordination; monitoring implementation of civic services and development projects
Administration and EstablishmentHuman resource management; recruitment, posting and promotion of staff; internal administration and discipline
Finance and AccountsBudget formulation; financial planning; revenue and expenditure control; payments; accounting and internal audit
EngineeringConstruction and maintenance of roads and infrastructure; building plan approval; road-cutting permission; contractor enlistment
Urban planning and DevelopmentUrban development projects; road, drain, bridge and footpath construction; land development; city beautification
ElectricityInstallation and maintenance of street lights; electrical infrastructure; city illumination
Transportation and CommunicationTraffic and parking management; bus terminal supervision; emergency transport services; ambulance operations
Waste management and CleaningSolid waste collection and disposal; street sweeping; drain cleaning; mosquito control; landfill management
HealthCoordination of maternal and child health programs; immunization; vitamin A campaigns; health worker training.
RegistrarRegistration and issuance of birth and death certificates; nationality and character certificates
Education and CultureManagement of DSCC-run schools and educational programs; cultural activities; libraries and community centers
Water supply and SewerageCoordination of water supply and sewerage services with Dhaka WASA
RevenueTrade license issuance and renewal; holding tax assessment and collection; market and municipal asset management
Security and Law and orderCity security; coordination with DMP; CCTV installation and monitoring
MagistracyMobile courts; arbitration-based dispute resolution; anti-adulteration drives
Housing and Public worksDevelopment and maintenance of municipal housing, plots and public buildings
Social welfareWelfare programs for the poor, elderly, women and persons with disabilities; community development
Environmental and Public healthPollution control; sanitation monitoring; food safety; climate resilience and urban greening
Disaster management and ReliefDisaster preparedness; emergency response; relief distribution during floods, fires and other calamities
Religious WelfareSupport for religious festivals; Qurbani cattle market management; logistical support for religious events

Wards and councillors

Dhaka South City Corporation is administratively divided into 75 wards. Each ward is represented by one elected councillor, while additional reserved women councillors are elected for groups of wards, as provided under the Local Government (City Corporation) Act.

#WardCouncillorPartyReserved Women's Councillor
1Ward No-1VacantTBD
2Ward No-2
3Ward No-3
4Ward No-4
5Ward No-5
6Ward No-6
7Ward No-7
8Ward No-8
9Ward No-9
10Ward No-10
11Ward No-11
12Ward No-12
13Ward No-13
14Ward No-14
15Ward No-15
16Ward No-16
17Ward No-17
18Ward No-18
19Ward No-19
20Ward No-20
21Ward No-21
22Ward No-22
23Ward No-23
24Ward No-24
25Ward No-25
26Ward No-26
27Ward No-27
28Ward No-28
29Ward No-29
30Ward No-30
31Ward No-31
32Ward No-32
33Ward No-33
34Ward No-34
35Ward No-35
36Ward No-36
37Ward No-37
38Ward No-38
39Ward No-39
40Ward No-40
41Ward No-41
42Ward No-42
43Ward No-43
44Ward No-44
45Ward No-45
46Ward No-46
47Ward No-47
48Ward No-48
49Ward No-49
50Ward No-50
51Ward No-51
52Ward No-52
53Ward No-53
54Ward No-54
55Ward No-55
56Ward No-56
57Ward No-57
58Ward No-58
59Ward No-59
60Ward No-60
61Ward No-61
62Ward No-62
63Ward No-63
64Ward No-64
65Ward No-65
66Ward No-66
67Ward No-67
68Ward No-68
69Ward No-69
70Ward No-70
71Ward No-71
72Ward No-72
73Ward No-73
74Ward No-74
75Ward No-75
76Reserved women's seat-1VacantTBD
77Reserved women's seat-2
78Reserved women's seat-3
79Reserved women's seat-4
80Reserved women's seat-5
81Reserved women's seat-6
82Reserved women's seat-7
83Reserved women's seat-8
84Reserved women's seat-9
85Reserved women's seat-10
86Reserved women's seat-11
87Reserved women's seat-12
88Reserved women's seat-13
89Reserved women's seat-14
90Reserved women's seat-15
91Reserved women's seat-16
92Reserved women's seat-17
93Reserved women's seat-18
94Reserved women's seat-19
95Reserved women's seat-20
96Reserved women's seat-21
97Reserved women's seat-22
98Reserved women's seat-23
99Reserved women's seat-24
100Reserved women's seat-25

Annual Budget

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has announced a **** budget for fiscal year of 2024-25.

List of mayors

Main article: List of mayors of South Dhaka

The mayor of the South Dhaka is the chief executive of the Dhaka South City Corporation. The mayor's office administers all city services, public property, most public agencies, and enforces all city and state laws within Dhaka city.

According to the existing law, the executive power of the Dhaka South City Corporation vests in and is exercised by the mayor/administrator. The Corporation constitutes several standing committees and other committees to monitor and guide the diversified activities of the organization. The mayor/administrator is assisted by the chief executive officer, who in turn, is assisted by the secretary, the heads of departments and zonal executive officers.

No.PortraitOfficeholder
(birth–death)ElectionTerm of officeDesignationPolitical
partyReferenceFromToPeriod12––
Bangladesh Awami League}};"[[File:Sayeed Khokon.jpg80px]]Sayeed Khokon20155 May 201516 May 2020MayorBangladesh Awami League
Bangladesh Awami League}};"[[File:Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh.jpg80px]]Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh202016 May 202019 August 2024MayorBangladesh Awami League
Independent (politician)}};"Dr. Ma. Sher Ali–19 August 202413 February 2025AdministratorIndependenttitle = ১২ সিটি করপোরেশনে নতুন দায়িত্ব পেলেন যারাurl= https://www.jugantor.com/national/840124/১২-সিটি-করপোরেশনে-নতুন-দায়িত্ব-পেলেন-যারাpublisher = Jugantoraccessdate =19 August 2024}}
Independent (politician)}};"Md. Shahjahan Miah–13 February 2025IncumbentAdministratorIndependent

Deputies

The deputy mayor (also known as Panel mayor) is a second-ranking official of city corporation. 3 Panel mayors are appointed from the council member to assist the mayor through voting. The 1st panel mayor with the highest number of votes is appointed as deputy mayor or acting mayor. In the absence of the mayor, the deputy mayor controls all functions of the City Corporation. Other 2 Panel mayors also assist mayor and to oversee major offices within the executive branch of the DSCC.

Serial No.PostName
01Panel Mayor 1Vacant
02Panel Mayor 2Vacant
03Panel Mayor 3Vacant

Past Elections

Election result 2020

Main article: 2020 Dhaka South City Corporation election

Dhaka South Mayoral Election 2020PartyCandidateVotes%±%MajorityTurnoutTotal Registered VotersAL Hold
Bangladesh Awami League}}"Bangladesh Awami LeagueSheikh Fazle Noor Taposh424,59560.76+1.64
Bangladesh Nationalist Party}}"Bangladesh Nationalist PartyIshraque Hossain236,51233.84+1.34
Islami Andolan Bangladesh}}"Islami Andolan BangladeshAbdur Rahman26,5253.79+2.16
Jatiya Party}}"Jatiya Party (Ershad)Saifuddin Ahmen Milon5,5930.80+0.30
Bangladesh Congress}}"Bangladesh CongressAkhtaruzzaman Alias Ayatullah2,4210.34New
188,08326.92%+0.30
711,48828.99%−19.41
2,453,194--
Bangladesh Awami League}}"

Election result 2015

Main article: 2015 Dhaka South City Corporation Election

Dhaka South Mayoral Election 2015PartyCandidateVotes%±%Invalid40,1304.43Majority241,00526.62Turnout905,48448.40Total Registered1,870,778AL Gain (New City)
Bangladesh Awami League}}Bangladesh Awami LeagueSayeed Khokon535,29659.12New
Bangladesh Nationalist Party}}Bangladesh Nationalist PartyMirza Abbas294,29132.50New
Islami Andolan Bangladesh}}Islami Andolan BangladeshAbdur Rahman14,7841.63New
Jatiya Party (Ershad)}}Jatiya Party (Ershad)Saifuddin Ahmen Milon4,5190.50New
Bangladesh Awami League}}"

References

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