The city dwellers also suffer from other
diseases, which may be directly or indirectly
linked to environmental sources. Open
manholes, leaky sewerage lines and unhygienic
lifestyle may cause many microbial and vector
borne diseases. Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) holds the
official responsibility for collection,
transportation and final disposal of everyday
solid waste generated within its service area. According to a World Bank report, the solid
waste generation of Dhaka Metropolitan area
(360 sq km) in 1998 was 3,944 tons/day (WB
1998a in BCAS, 2003).
diseases, which may be directly or indirectly
linked to environmental sources. Open
manholes, leaky sewerage lines and unhygienic
lifestyle may cause many microbial and vector
borne diseases. Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) holds the
official responsibility for collection,
transportation and final disposal of everyday
solid waste generated within its service area. According to a World Bank report, the solid
waste generation of Dhaka Metropolitan area
(360 sq km) in 1998 was 3,944 tons/day (WB
1998a in BCAS, 2003).
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