Dhaka, May 23 -- Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor-elect BNP leader Ishraque Hossain has pledged to quickly remove the wastes during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha festival and keep the city clean.

In a verified Facebook post on Friday morning, Ishraque referred to himself as the 'people's mayor' and committed to supporting both DSCC and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) in managing waste during the Eid.

"Taking the oath is merely a formality. As the people's mayor, I bear responsibility to ensure adequate waste management preparations before the upcoming Eid," he wrote.

He also assured residents that he would assist the administration and conservancy workers in the north until a new mayor is elected there. "We'll aim to restore a ...