Dhaka Authorities Launch Greening Initiative at Former Eid Cattle Market Site

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Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has launched a reforestation initiative at the site of the city’s Tejgaon polytechnic animal market, aiming to restore environmental balance following the conclusion of Eid-ul-Adha. The project, which involves planting 5,000 neem saplings, was inaugurated Monday by DNCC administrator Shafiqul Islam Khan.

The move comes as a response to the environmental strain caused by the temporary livestock market, which left the area largely devoid of greenery and created significant discomfort for buyers and sellers during the recent heatwave. Market leaseholder Aminul Islam, who is spearheading the initiative, stated that the planting of neem trees will provide essential shade and long-term ecological relief for residents and commuters in the industrial zone.

During the inauguration, Administrator Khan emphasized that the initiative is part of a broader commitment to make Dhaka more habitable and climate-resilient. He noted that beyond the polytechnic grounds, the city plans to systematically reforest vacant spaces throughout the Tejgaon industrial area.

Efforts to sanitize the site have already been completed, with city authorities clearing all temporary structures and waste before disinfecting the area with bleaching powder and water. Khan reaffirmed that routine waste management remains a priority across all wards, ensuring that the post-Eid cleanup has been extended from main thoroughfares to residential side streets.

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Addressing concerns regarding potential delays in site restoration, the administrator warned that leaseholders who fail to remove market infrastructure within the agreed timeframe will face legal repercussions, including the forfeiture of their security deposits.

Khan also utilized the occasion to address recent social media misinformation regarding the city’s greening projects. He specifically pointed to the Uttara Metro Rail station area, clarifying that reports of destruction were based on AI-generated images. He confirmed that damaged greenery at the site has already been replaced, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing and improved environment than existed previously.