Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator, freedom fighter Md. Abdus Salam, found a large number of officers and employees absent during a sudden inspection of the DSCC Zone-2 office. His unexpected visit to the regional office in Khilgaon Tilpapara on Wednesday morning (September 2, 2026) created a stir. The inspection was conducted with the aim of ensuring civic services and restoring discipline in government offices, where strict action has been ordered against those absent. This incident highlights DSCC's strong commitment to establishing transparency and accountability in its operations.
Immediately after the Administrator entered the office at exactly ten in the morning, he ordered the main gate to be closed to prevent any late-coming officers or employees from entering and to maintain the transparency of the inspection. He then meticulously toured each room and verified the personal presence of officers and employees. In particular, the attendance register of each branch was thoroughly examined. At this time, the Administrator instructed to immediately mark as 'absent' those officers and employees who were not present in the attendance register. His prompt action proves how determined the DSCC administration is to establish office discipline.
During the inspection, DSCC Administrator Md. Abdus Salam instructed the immediate issuance of show-cause notices against the absent officers and employees. He directed Regional Executive Officer Abu Aslam to take swift action on this matter and subsequently take necessary and exemplary measures according to government rules. Through this step, the administration aims to convey the message that no form of negligence or laxity in performing duties in government offices will be tolerated. The main objective of this directive is to enhance responsibility and ensure punctuality among staff.
Beyond verifying employee presence, the Administrator also placed special emphasis on improving the quality of civic services. During discussions with relevant officials, he provided instructions for delivering better and faster services to city residents. He advised for the swift resolution of service recipients' complaints and for making the service delivery process easier and more public-friendly. During this inspection, he repeatedly mentioned that the primary goal of the City Corporation is to improve the quality of life for city dwellers and fulfill their needs. He also commented that the desired results cannot be achieved solely through employee presence if the quality of service is not improved.
Additionally, the DSCC Administrator emphasized effective monitoring of waste management and mosquito control activities. He gave strict instructions to regional officers and employees to be directly and actively involved in these two critical activities. Highlighting the immense importance of mosquito control activities in preventing the outbreak of dengue and chikungunya, he stated that no negligence in this regard would be tolerated. Keeping the city environment clean and ensuring the health protection of citizens are among the primary responsibilities of the City Corporation, and everyone must be more diligent in fulfilling them.
Administrator Md. Abdus Salam's sudden inspection is part of DSCC's ongoing efforts to bring transparency, accountability, and dynamism to its overall operations. Since assuming responsibility, he has been emphasizing various administrative reforms and improving the quality of civic services. According to him, professionalism and a sense of responsibility among employees are essential to build an effective and public-friendly City Corporation. Such inspections not only raise awareness among employees but also send a message to high-ranking officials of the administration that they must improve the effectiveness and quality of services in their respective areas.
Such sudden inspections play a helpful role in restoring discipline among employees in government offices and making them more attentive to their duties. It sends a clear message that absence from work or negligence in duty is unacceptable under any circumstances. As a result, not only does punctuality among employees increase, but the quality of civic services also progressively improves. Many believe that this initiative by the DSCC administration will encourage other government agencies to improve their office discipline and service quality. Such steps are extremely crucial to meet the expectations of city residents.
Finally, through his inspection, DSCC Administrator, freedom fighter Md. Abdus Salam, has made it clear that the Dhaka South City Corporation is committed to the welfare of city residents and no compromises will be made in this regard. He expressed hope that his directives would further improve the working environment of the regional office and that citizens would receive desired services quickly and easily. DSCC will remain more vigilant and active regarding its scope of work and responsibilities, so that the quality of life for Dhaka residents is further consolidated and a modern, clean, and public-friendly city can be built.
