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CHATTOGRAM, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS)- Mayor of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Dr 
Shahadat Hossain announced the construction of 12 secondary transfer stations 
(STS) in the city to modernize waste management. 

He made this statement while inaugurating a newly-built STS near Sadarghat 
Police Station. Dr. Hossain emphasized that these STSs are strategically 
planned to enhance the city's sanitation system and make it more efficient 
for residents. 
 
The STSs will serve as temporary storage and sorting facilities for waste 
collected from primary collection points in each ward. This process will 
streamline waste management by consolidating waste before transporting it to 
the final disposal facility. 

This approach will reduce transportation costs and alleviate the burden of 
garbage on the city's infrastructure, the mayor highlighted.
 
He announced the construction of a second-stage waste transfer center in 12 
locations across the city including Sadarghat, Kazir Deuri, BNP Office Area, 
Katalganj, Nasirabad, Mohra, Khejurtala, Dampara, Shilpakala Academy and 
South Baklia.
 
He emphasized that the responsibility of maintaining cleanliness in the city 
does not solely fall on the City Corporation but requires the collective 
effort of all residents. Mayor Dr. Shahadat highlighted the need for 
collaboration to create a clean and beautiful Chattogram.
 
Furthermore, he mentioned the recent procurement of large-scale vehicles and 
equipment, including seven-ton backhoe loaders, after nearly two to two and a 
half decades. A proposal has been put forward to acquire equipment worth Taka 
300 to 400 crore to enhance cleaning activities.
 
The event was attended, among others, by CCC Acting Chief Executive Officer 
and Secretary Md. Ashraful Amin, Chief Conservancy Officer Captain Ikhtiar 
Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury, Malaria and Mosquito Control Officer Md. Sharful Islam 
Mahi, Executive Engineer Anu Mia, Deputy Chief Cleaning Officer Pranab Kumar 
Sharma, STS Construction Overall Supporter RK Liton, KY Steel Deputy Manager 
Shahadat Hossain, Assistant Manager Abhishek Sengupta and other officials.