Sylhet City Corporation claims 98 percent of waste cleared within eight hours; cleanup operations continue

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Sylhet City Corporation sanitation workers have cleared approximately 98 percent of sacrificial waste from the city within eight hours of initiating a massive cleanup operation on Thursday. Following the directive of City Corporation Administrator Abdul Qaiyum Chowdhury, the municipal authority aimed to exceed the government’s 12-hour removal deadline by completing the task in record time.

To manage the waste generated by the approximately 24,000 animals sacrificed across the city’s 42 wards, the corporation mobilized a workforce of 1,000 cleaners. The operation was supported by a fleet of 115 vehicles, comprising 60 city-owned trucks and 55 rented units. In preparation for the festival, authorities had distributed 30,000 biodegradable bags and 5,000 kilograms of bleaching powder to residents to facilitate efficient collection.

While the majority of the city was cleared by Thursday evening, operations continued into Friday. Administrator Qaiyum Chowdhury explained that some residents delayed their sacrifices until the second day due to a shortage of butchers, leading to additional waste accumulation. He confirmed that cleanup crews were actively working in these remaining areas and committed to achieving 100 percent removal before Friday evening.

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Despite the overall efficiency of the campaign, localized sanitation issues persisted in some areas. Field observations at the Barutkhana district revealed remnants of animal waste, including heads, hides, and offal, scattered near permanent and temporary collection points. However, local residents noted a significant improvement in efficiency compared to previous years. Many expressed satisfaction with the swift response, noting that crews were frequently seen washing streets and applying disinfectant in areas where waste had already been cleared.

City Corporation officials, including the administrator and senior management, actively monitored the cleanup progress across the city throughout the holiday. The oversight team emphasized the necessity of prompt disposal to maintain hygiene and environmental standards in the aftermath of the festival.