Dhaka South City Corporation
Local governing body of Dhaka South, Bangladesh
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Dhaka South City Corporation[a] is the local government authority responsible for providing civic services and administering the southern part of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The government of DSCC is elected by popular vote every five years. The corporation is headed by a mayor, who oversees a city council consisting of 100 councillors representing the city's wards. The functions, powers, and responsibilities of the corporation are governed by the provisions of the Local Government (City Corporation) Act, 2009.[1][2]
Dhaka South City Corporation ঢাকা দক্ষিণ সিটি কর্পোরেশন | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1 December 2011 |
| Preceded by | Dhaka City Corporation |
New session started | 23 February 2026; (169 days) |
| Leadership | |
Vacant since 19 August 2024 | |
Vacant since 19 August 2024 | |
Md. Mizanur Rahman since 4 December 2022 | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | Vacant seats 100 councillors |
Length of term | Up to five years |
| Elections | |
| First past the post | |
First election | 30 April 2015 |
Last election | 1 February 2020 |
Next election | 2026 |
| Meeting place | |
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| Nagar Bhaban, Dhaka | |
| Website | |
| dscc | |
Dhaka South City Corporation is one of the two municipal corporations in Dhaka created when the former Dhaka City Corporation (first declared in 1864) was divided into two by the Local Government (City Corporation) Amendment Bill 2011 on 29 November 2011, passed in the Parliament of Bangladesh, following the President's approval.[3] Dhaka South has a long history, including that of European arrival and colonization. The area was initially 45 km2, but expanded in 2017 to 109.2 km2[4] and Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) published Population and Housing Census 2022 count at 4,305,063[5] giving the city a density of 39,409 people per km2.
Dhaka South was the center of the events which eventually led to the Bangladesh War of Independence.
History
The Local Government (City Corporation) Amendment Act 2011 divided Dhaka City Corporation into Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) on 29 November 2011. The government appointed Md. Khalilur Rahman (additional Secretary) as the administrator of DSCC.[6]
According to the existing law, the executive power of the Dhaka South City Corporation vests in and is exercised by the mayor/administrator. The Corporation constitutes several standing committees and other committees to monitor and guide the diversified activities of the organization. The mayor/administrator is assisted by the chief executive officer, who in turn, is assisted by the secretary, the heads of departments and zonal executive officers.[7]
On 9 May 2016, the government approved the expansion of Dhaka South City Corporation's jurisdiction to encompass eight unions: Shyampur, Dania, Matuail, Sarulia, Demra, Manda, Dakshingaon and Nasirabad.[8] This extension increased the area of the city corporation to 109 square kilometres (42 sq mi).[9]
Demographics
According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh, DSCC had 43,05,063 population living in 11,04,703 households. Among them, 41,01,482 were Muslims, 1,94,311 were Hindus, 4,481 were Christians, 4,438 were Buddhists and 351 were Others, including Tribal faiths. There were 3,784 ethnic populations including males and females.[5] DSCC had a sex ratio of 119.03 indicating that there were 119 males for every 100 females.[5]
Administration
Dhaka South City Corporation consists of 75 wards covering the thanas of Paltan, Motijheel, Sabujbagh, Khilgaon, Mugda, Shahjahanpur, Shyampur, Jatrabari, Demra, Kadamtali, Gandaria, Wari, Ramna, New Market, Shahbag, Dhanmondi, Hazaribagh, Kalabagan, Kotwali, Sutrapur, Lalbagh, Bangsal, Chawkbazar, and Kamrangirchar.
Functions and Services
The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) is responsible for administering the city and ensuring the provision of essential infrastructure and public services. Its functions include urban planning, transport management, healthcare, education, waste management, water supply, and security. Through these services, DSCC aims to improve the quality of life for residents and promote sustainable urban development.
| # | Department | Functions / Services |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Office of the Mayor | Executive leadership; overall city south part governance; policy direction; supervision of all DSCC departments |
| 2 | Chief Executive Office | Inter-departmental coordination; monitoring implementation of civic services and development projects |
| 3 | Administration and Establishment | Human resource management; recruitment, posting and promotion of staff; internal administration and discipline |
| 4 | Finance and Accounts | Budget formulation; financial planning; revenue and expenditure control; payments; accounting and internal audit |
| 5 | Engineering | Construction and maintenance of roads and infrastructure; building plan approval; road-cutting permission; contractor enlistment |
| 6 | Urban planning and Development | Urban development projects; road, drain, bridge and footpath construction; land development; city beautification |
| 7 | Electricity | Installation and maintenance of street lights; electrical infrastructure; city illumination |
| 8 | Transportation and Communication | Traffic and parking management; bus terminal supervision; emergency transport services; ambulance operations |
| 9 | Waste management and Cleaning | Solid waste collection and disposal; street sweeping; drain cleaning; mosquito control; landfill management |
| 10 | Health | Coordination of maternal and child health programs; immunization; vitamin A campaigns; health worker training. |
| 11 | Registrar | Registration and issuance of birth and death certificates; nationality and character certificates |
| 12 | Education and Culture | Management of DSCC-run schools and educational programs; cultural activities; libraries and community centers |
| 13 | Water supply and Sewerage | Coordination of water supply and sewerage services with Dhaka WASA |
| 14 | Revenue | Trade license issuance and renewal; holding tax assessment and collection; market and municipal asset management |
| 15 | Security and Law and order | City security; coordination with DMP; CCTV installation and monitoring |
| 16 | Magistracy | Mobile courts; arbitration-based dispute resolution; anti-adulteration drives |
| 17 | Housing and Public works | Development and maintenance of municipal housing, plots and public buildings |
| 18 | Social welfare | Welfare programs for the poor, elderly, women and persons with disabilities; community development |
| 19 | Environmental and Public health | Pollution control; sanitation monitoring; food safety; climate resilience and urban greening |
| 20 | Disaster management and Relief | Disaster preparedness; emergency response; relief distribution during floods, fires and other calamities |
| 21 | Religious Welfare | Support for religious festivals; Qurbani cattle market management; logistical support for religious events |
Annual Budget
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has announced a ৳3841.38 crore (US$310 million) budget for fiscal year of 2025-26.
Wards and councillors
Dhaka South City Corporation is administratively divided into 75 wards. Each ward is represented by one elected councillor, while additional reserved women councillors are elected for groups of wards, as provided under the Local Government (City Corporation) Act.
Councillors of Dhaka South City Corporation
| Ward | Locations Covered | Councillor | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward-1 | Jatrabari, Dhalpur | Vacant | TBD | |
| Ward-2 | Demra, Sarulia | |||
| Ward-3 | Matuail | |||
| Ward-4 | Dogair | |||
| Ward-5 | Jurain, Donia | |||
| Ward-6 | Gandaria | |||
| Ward-7 | Shyampur | |||
| Ward-8 | Kadamtali | |||
| Ward-9 | Postogola | |||
| Ward-10 | Sutrapur | |||
| Ward-11 | Bangshal | |||
| Ward-12 | Kotwali | |||
| Ward-13 | Lalbagh | |||
| Ward-14 | Kamrangirchar | |||
| Ward-15 | Hazaribagh | |||
| Ward-16 | Dhanmondi (part) | |||
| Ward-17 | Dhanmondi, Kalabagan | |||
| Ward-18 | New Market | |||
| Ward-19 | Azimpur | |||
| Ward-20 | Nilkhet | |||
| Ward-21 | Shahbagh | |||
| Ward-22 | Ramna | |||
| Ward-23 | Motijheel | |||
| Ward-24 | Fakirapool | |||
| Ward-25 | Paltan | |||
| Ward-26 | Khilgaon | |||
| Ward-27 | Bashabo | |||
| Ward-28 | Sabujbagh | |||
| Ward-29 | Mugda | |||
| Ward-30 | Madartek | |||
| Ward-31 | Shahjahanpur | |||
| Ward-32 | Malibagh | |||
| Ward-33 | Moghbazar | |||
| Ward-34 | Hatirjheel (part) | |||
| Ward-35 | Eskaton | |||
| Ward-36 | Siddheshwari | |||
| Ward-37 | Kakrail | |||
| Ward-38 | Shantinagar | |||
| Ward-39 | Arambagh | |||
| Ward-40 | Segunbagicha | |||
| Ward-41 | Gopibagh | |||
| Ward-42 | Wari | |||
| Ward-43 | Tikatuli | |||
| Ward-44 | Dayaganj | |||
| Ward-45 | Narinda | |||
| Ward-46 | English Road | |||
| Ward-47 | Nawabpur | |||
| Ward-48 | Johnson Road | |||
| Ward-49 | Chawkbazar | |||
| Ward-50 | Bakshibazar | |||
| Ward-51 | Lalbagh (part) | |||
| Ward-52 | Kamrangirchar (part) | |||
| Ward-53 | Beribadh area | |||
| Ward-54 | Rasulpur | |||
| Ward-55 | Islambagh | |||
| Ward-56 | Sadarghat | |||
| Ward-57 | Wiseghat | |||
| Ward-58 | Farashganj | |||
| Ward-59 | Mitford | |||
| Ward-60 | Babubazar | |||
| Ward-61 | Demra (part) | |||
| Ward-62 | Matuail (part) | |||
| Ward-63 | Sarulia | |||
| Ward-64 | Donia | |||
| Ward-65 | Shyampur (part) | |||
| Ward-66 | Kadamtali (part) | |||
| Ward-67 | Postogola (part) | |||
| Ward-68 | Jurain (part) | |||
| Ward-69 | Gandaria (part) | |||
| Ward-70 | Sutrapur (part) | |||
| Ward-71 | Bangshal (part) | |||
| Ward-72 | Kotwali (part) | |||
| Ward-73 | Lalbagh (part) | |||
| Ward-74 | Hazaribagh (part) | |||
| Ward-75 | Kamrangirchar (part) | |||
| Reserved women's seats | ||||
| 76 | Women's seat-1 | Vacant | TBD | |
| 77 | Women's seat-2 | |||
| 78 | Women's seat-3 | |||
| 79 | Women's seat-4 | |||
| 80 | Women's seat-5 | |||
| 81 | Women's seat-6 | |||
| 82 | Women's seat-7 | |||
| 83 | Women's seat-8 | |||
| 84 | Women's seat-9 | |||
| 85 | Women's seat-10 | |||
| 86 | Women's seat-11 | |||
| 87 | Women's seat-12 | |||
| 88 | Women's seat-13 | |||
| 89 | Women's seat-14 | |||
| 90 | Women's seat-15 | |||
| 91 | Women's seat-16 | |||
| 92 | Women's seat-17 | |||
| 93 | Women's seat-18 | |||
| 94 | Women's seat-19 | |||
| 95 | Women's seat-20 | |||
| 96 | Women's seat-21 | |||
| 97 | Women's seat-22 | |||
| 98 | Women's seat-23 | |||
| 99 | Women's seat-24 | |||
| 100 | Women's seat-25 | |||
List of mayors
- Political parties
- Other factions
- Status
- Acting Mayor and Administrator
| No. | Portrait | Officeholder (birth–death) |
Election | Term of office | Designation | Political party |
Reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Period | |||||||||
| 1 |  |
Sayeed Khokon | 2015 | 5 May 2015 | 16 May 2020 | 5 years, 11 days | Mayor | Bangladesh Awami League | [10] | ||
| 2 |  |
Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh | 2020 | 16 May 2020 | 19 August 2024[11] | 4 years, 95 days | Mayor | Bangladesh Awami League | [12] | ||
| – | Dr. Ma. Sher Ali | – | 19 August 2024 | 13 February 2025 | 178 days | Administrator | Independent | [13] | |||
| – | Md. Shahjahan Miah | – | 13 February 2025 | 3 November 2025 | 263 days | Administrator | Independent | ||||
| – | Mohammed Mahmudul Hassan | – | 3 November 2025 | 23 February 2026 | 112 days | Administrator | Independent | ||||
| – | Md. Abdus Salam | – | 24 February 2026 | Incumbent | 168 days | Administrator | Bangladesh Nationalist Party | ||||
The mayor of the South Dhaka is the chief executive of the Dhaka South City Corporation. The mayor's office administers all city services, public property, most public agencies, and enforces all city and state laws within Dhaka city.[6]
According to the existing law, the executive power of the Dhaka South City Corporation vests in and is exercised by the mayor/administrator. The Corporation constitutes several standing committees and other committees to monitor and guide the diversified activities of the organization. The mayor/administrator is assisted by the chief executive officer, who in turn, is assisted by the secretary, the heads of departments and zonal executive officers.[7]
Deputies
The deputy mayor (also known as Panel mayor) is a second-ranking official of city corporation. 3 Panel mayors are appointed from the council member to assist the mayor through voting. The 1st panel mayor with the highest number of votes is appointed as deputy mayor or acting mayor. In the absence of the mayor, the deputy mayor controls all functions of the City Corporation. Other 2 Panel mayors also assist mayor and to oversee major offices within the executive branch of the DSCC.
| Serial No. | Post | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Panel Mayor 1 | Vacant |
| 02 | Panel Mayor 2 | Vacant |
| 03 | Panel Mayor 3 | Vacant |
Past elections
Election result 2020
| Dhaka South Mayoral Election 2020[14] | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Bangladesh Awami League | Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh | 424,595 | 60.76 | +1.64 | |
| Bangladesh Nationalist Party | Ishraque Hossain | 236,512 | 33.84 | +1.34 | |
| Islami Andolan Bangladesh | Abdur Rahman | 26,525 | 3.79 | +2.16 | |
| Jatiya Party (Ershad) | Saifuddin Ahmen Milon | 5,593 | 0.80 | +0.30 | |
| Bangladesh Congress | Akhtaruzzaman Alias Ayatullah | 2,421 | 0.34 | New | |
| Majority | 188,083 | 26.92 | +0.30 | ||
| Turnout | 711,488 | 28.99 | −19.41 | ||
| Total Registered Voters | 2,453,194 | - | - | ||
| AL Hold | Swing | ||||
Election result 2015
| Dhaka South Mayoral Election 2015[15] | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Bangladesh Awami League | Sayeed Khokon | 535,296 | 59.12 | New | |
| Bangladesh Nationalist Party | Mirza Abbas | 294,291 | 32.50 | New | |
| Islami Andolan Bangladesh | Abdur Rahman | 14,784 | 1.63 | New | |
| Jatiya Party (Ershad) | Saifuddin Ahmen Milon | 4,519 | 0.50 | New | |
| Invalid | 40,130 | 4.43 | |||
| Majority | 241,005 | 26.62 | |||
| Turnout | 905,484 | 48.40 | |||
| Total Registered | 1,870,778 | ||||
| AL Gain (New City) | |||||
