Staff Reporter: BNP-nominated mayor candidate for the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), Tabith Awal on Monday announced his election manifesto promising to build an intelligent Dhaka.
He also pledged to tackle the mosquito menace, curb air and noise pollution and to work for better traffic management.
Tabith declared his manifesto at a press conference at Emmanuelle’s Banquet Hall in Gulshan in the capital.
The mayoral candidate unveiled his 95-point manifesto, which was categorised under 19 sections.
In his manifesto, he also highlighted the importance of improving public transport and waste management.
Responding to a question on whether he will be able to implement the manifesto by staying on the opposition side, Tabith said he would, given that the people of the city are by his side.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal President ASM Abdur Rab, Nagarik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna and Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury, among others, were also present.