Khairul Alam ; Dhaka – Like previous years, both Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) have taken extensive advance preparations to swiftly remove animal waste during the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha.
While the sacrificial waste was successfully cleared within 12 hours during last year’s Eid, the two city corporations are aiming to slash that time down to just 8 hours this year. Action plans and strict strategies have already been formulated to achieve this goal.
Administrators and waste management officials from both corporations revealed that thousands of sanitation workers and a massive fleet of specialized vehicles and machinery will be deployed to ensure a clean city.
A “clear and detailed roadmap” regarding the operation will be officially unveiled at least two days before Eid.
With Eid-ul-Adha scheduled to be celebrated on May 28, it is estimated that around 700,000 animals will be sacrificed across the capital, a figure consistent with recent years. This massive scale of sacrifice typically generates nearly 50,000 tons of waste in the megacity.
According to data from DNCC and DSCC, 41,000 tons of waste were removed over the three days of Eid in 2023, followed by over 39,000 tons in 2024, and a staggering 52,000 tons last year.
Advanced plans are being set in motion assuming that the volume of waste could rise even higher this year.
DSCC officials stated that they have strictly targeted the removal of the primary waste generated on the first day of Eid within an 8-hour window.
Echoing this commitment, DNCC officials noted that building on last year’s success, all necessary arrangements have been finalized to clear the waste in the shortest possible time.
Speaking to the media, DSCC Administrator Abdus Salam said, “Additional manpower and vehicles will be deployed for Eid-ul-Adha waste management compared to normal times.
Cleaning operations will begin in full swing from 12:00 PM on Eid day, with the target of clearing the main first-day waste within the next eight hours.”
“To execute this, twice the number of vehicles and three times the regular workforce will be on the ground. We are preparing under the assumption that over one lakh animals will be slaughtered in our area, generating more waste than last year,” he added.
Providing a detailed breakdown, DSCC Chief Waste Management Officer Air Commodore Mahabubur Rahman Talukdar stated that approximately 2,080 vehicles—including drum trucks, compactors, container carriers, pay-loaders, and tire dozers—will be deployed for the three-day special drive. Furthermore, separate tracking vehicles will monitor field operations.
A total workforce of 12,853 personnel will be engaged in the cleaning drive. This includes over 6,500 permanent staff of the city corporation, while the remaining workers will be sourced from Primary Waste Collection Service Providers (PCSP) and other external vendors.
Special waste management protocols have also been established targeting the 11 sacrificial animal markets (haats) under DSCC.
The DSCC Chief Waste Management Officer added that around 140,000 biodegradable bags, 45 tons of bleaching powder, and 207 gallons of Savlon are being distributed to citizens.
To discourage residents from slaughtering animals under buildings or on open streets, 4 to 5 designated sacrifice spots, complete with temporary sheds and cleaning supplies, have been arranged in every ward.
Central monitoring will be conducted directly from Nagar Bhaban via a control room and zone-based committees.
Meanwhile, DNCC has structured its waste management and health department operations based on past experiences. DNCC’s public relations department reported that 20,889 tons of waste were removed over the three days of Eid-ul-Adha in 2025. This year, they have designed a swift removal plan anticipating a similar volume.
DNCC is already distributing 1.63 million polybags to citizens for waste storage. Additionally, 3,600 sacks of bleaching powder (25kg each) have been allocated for disinfection after washing away animal blood.
A fleet of 261 internal transport vehicles and 405 rented trucks, pay-loaders, dumpers, and water bowsers have been kept ready. Under private management, an additional 86 transport vehicles will operate across 26 wards.
DNCC officials highlighted four core action plans implemented by the waste management department:
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Training 1,000 selected meat processors across 54 wards.
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Launching mass awareness campaigns through mosque imams, rallies, TV, radio, newspapers, and megaphones.
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Forming 10 monitoring teams across 10 zones and establishing control rooms three days before Eid.
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Ensuring slaughtering zones and landfills are fully prepared a day before Eid.
Special mobile courts will also be active to ensure animal market leaseholders comply with structural conditions.
Concurrently, DNCC’s health department has deployed 10 veterinary officers, 2 slaughterhouse inspectors, and 18 slaughterers and cleaners to oversee the cattle markets.
Backed by the Department of Livestock Services, one veterinary medical team will be stationed at each temporary haat, while two teams will operate at the permanent Gabtoli cattle market.
Furthermore, 1,000 imams and butchers are receiving specialized technical and religious training across 10 zones to assist city dwellers.