Dhaka North City Corporation is the local government authority responsible for providing civic services and administering the northern part of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The government of DNCC is elected by popular vote every five years. The corporation is headed by a mayor, who oversees a city council consisting of 72 councillors representing the city's wards. The functions, powers, and responsibilities of the corporation are governed by the provisions of the .
In 2022, the total population under the jurisdiction of the Dhaka North City Corporation was 5,990,723, which has given the city area a density of 30,531 per kilometer. Annisul Huq was the first mayor of the Dhaka North City Corporation, after being elected in April 2015.
History
Dhaka North City Corporation was established on 29 November 2011. Prior to the establishment of the corporation, northern Dhaka was governed by the former Dhaka City Corporation. The Dhaka City Corporation was dissolved by the Local Government (City Corporation) Amendment Bill 2011 on 29 November 2011, passed in the Parliament of Bangladesh, and formally ceased to exist on 1 December 2011, following the President's approval, making way for Dhaka North and Dhaka South city corporations. The mayoral elections are non-partisan in nature. The first Dhaka North City Corporation elections were held on 28 April 2015, which saw the victory of Annisul Huq in the first political campaign of his career.
On 9 May 2016, the government approved the expansion of Dhaka North City Corporation's jurisdiction to encompass eight unions: Beraid, Badda, Vatara (or Bhatara), Satarkul, Harirampur, Uttarkhan, Dakshinkhan, and Dumni. This extension increased the area of the city corporation to .
In November 2017, Mayor Huq died on a trip to London, while visiting his daughter. In September previously, the local government ministry announced the creation of a panel of three senior elected councilors who will act as joint mayor while he was hospitalised. In February 2019, Awami League candidate Atiqul Islam was elected as the new mayor of DNCC in a by-election.
Demographics
According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh, DNCC had 59,90,723 population living in 16,36,924 households. Among them, 57,50,463 were Muslims, 1,84,881 were Hindus, 44,965 were Christians, 9,068 were Buddhists and 1,346 were Others, including Tribal faiths. There were 15,724 ethnic populations including males and females. DNCC had a sex ratio of 120.21 indicating that there were 120 males for every 100 females.
Administration Dhaka North City Corporation's jurisdiction encompasses 54 wards covering the thanas of Turag, Uttara West, Uttara East, Uttarkhan, Dakshinkhan, Bimanbandar, Khilkhet, Vatara, Badda, Rampura, Hatirjheel, Tejgaon I/A, Tejgaon, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Mohammadpur, Adabor, Darussalam, Mirpur, Pallabi, Rupnagar, Shah Ali, Kafrul, Bhashantek, Cantonment, Banani and Gulshan.
Functions and Services The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) 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, DNCC aims to improve the quality of life for residents and promote sustainable urban development. + Departments of Dhaka North City Corporation # Department Functions / Services 1 Office of the Mayor Executive leadership; overall city north part governance; policy direction; supervision of all DNCC 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 DNCC-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 North City Corporation (DNCC) has announced a budget for fiscal year of 2024–25.
Wards and councillors
Dhaka North City Corporation is administratively divided into 54 wards and 10 Zones. 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 North City Corporation + Zone Ward Locations Covered Councillor Party Zone-1 Ward-1 Uttara Sectors 1–10, Abdullahpur (part), Faydabad, South Khan (part) Vacant TBD Zone-2 Ward-2 Mirpur Section-12, Kalshi, ECB area Zone-2 Ward-3 Mirpur Section-10 & 11 Zone-2 Ward-4 Section-13, 14, Baishteki Zone-2 Ward-5 Section-11, Pallabi area Zone-2 Ward-6 Pallabi, Rupnagar, Duaripara Zone-2 Ward-7 Rupnagar Residential Area Zone-2 Ward-8 Mirpur Section-1, Zoo Road Zone-4 Ward-9 Gabtoli, Amin Bazaar Zone-4 Ward-10 Darus Salam, Mirpur Road Zone-4 Ward-11 Kalyanpur, Pikepara Zone-4 Ward-12 Shah Ali, Bishil Zone-4 Ward-13 Taltola, Agargaon (part), Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area Zone-4 Ward-14 Kazipara, Shewrapara Zone-2 Ward-15 Bhashantek, Matikata Zone-4 Ward-16 Kafrul, Ibrahimpur Zone-1 Ward-17 Khilkhet, Kuril, Joar Sahara Zone-3 Ward-18 Baridhara, Shahjadpur Zone-3 Ward-19 Banani, Gulahan, Korail Zone-3 Ward-20 Mohakhali, Niketan Zone-3 Ward-21 Badda (North, South, Middle) Zone-3 Ward-22 Rampura, Ulon Zone-3 Ward-23 Khilgaon, Malibag Zone-3 Ward-24 Tejgaon Industrial Area Zone-3 Ward-25 Nakhalpara Zone-5 Ward-26 Karwan Bazar, Green Road Zone-5 Ward-27 Tejturi Bazar Zone-5 Ward-28 Agargaon, Shyamoli Zone-5 Ward-29 Mohammadpur Zone-5 Ward-30 Adabor, Shekhertek Zone-5 Ward-31 Asad Avenue area Zone-5 Ward-32 Lalmatia Zone-5 Ward-33 Bosila, Mohammadia Housing Zone-5 Ward-34 Rayer Bazar Zone-3 Ward-35 Magbazar, Eskaton Zone-3 Ward-36 Mogbazar, Noyatola Zone-10 Ward-37 Badda area Zone-10 Ward-38 North Badda Zone-9 Ward-39 Nurer Chala Zone-9 Ward-40 Bhatara Zone-10 Ward-41 Merul Badda Zone-10 Ward-42 Beraid Zone-9 Ward-43 Dumni Zone-8 Ward-44 Uttarkhan rural Zone-8 Ward-45 Uttarkhan Zone-8 Ward-46 Chanpara, Rajabari Zone-7 Ward-47 Faydabad, Chalaban Zone-7 Ward-48 Dakshinkhan Zone-7 Ward-49 Ashkona, Kaola Zone-7 Ward-50 Azampur Zone-6 Ward-51 Uttara Sectors 11–14 Zone-6 Ward-52 Baunia, Dolipara Zone-6 Ward-53 Diyabari Zone-6 Ward-54 Kamarpara, Ashutia Reserved women's seats 55 Women's seat-1 Vacant TBD 56 Women's seat-2 57 Women's seat-3 58 Women's seat-4 59 Women's seat-5 60 Women's seat-6 61 Women's seat-7 62 Women's seat-8 63 Women's seat-9 64 Women's seat-10 65 Women's seat-11 66 Women's seat-12 67 Women's seat-13 68 Women's seat-14 69 Women's seat-15 70 Women's seat-16 71 Women's seat-17 72 Women's seat-18
Awards National ICT Award, 2017
List of mayors
Died in office By-election
Deputies The deputy mayor (also known as Panel mayor) is the elected executive of the City Corporation. Three Panel Mayors are chosen from council members, with the top-voted serving as Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor in the Mayor’s absence. The other two Panel Mayors assist in overseeing key offices and supporting executive functions. No. Post Incumbent 01 Panel Mayor 1 Vacant 02 Panel Mayor 2 Vacant 03 Panel Mayor 3 Vacant
Past elections
See also Districts of Bangladesh Divisions of Bangladesh Upazilas of Bangladesh List of city corporations in Bangladesh Administrative geography of Bangladesh
Notes
References
External links