Dhaka South increases mosquito control budget amid rising dengue infections, reports revenue growth

Highlights:

• Mosquito control spending rose by 19% in FY 2024–25, reaching Tk53.75 crore
• DSCC announced a Tk3,841 crore budget for the fiscal year 2025–26.
• In FY 2024–25, total expenditure stood at Tk2,667.59 crore.
• Revenue income increased by 25%, rising to Tk1,123.94 crore in FY 2024–25.
• Only 39.46% of the allocated budget was utilised by Dhaka South in FY 2024–25.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has raised its mosquito control budget for the new fiscal year amid a surge in dengue cases. The authority also reported significant growth in revenue income during the budget announcement held today (6 August).

At a press conference at South City Nagar Bhaban, DSCC Administrator Md Shahjahan Miah presented the FY 2025–26 budget, highlighting financial gains alongside ongoing challenges in public health and service delivery.

Dengue infections climb despite expanded mosquito control efforts

Despite intensified mosquito control measures, dengue cases in Dhaka South have nearly doubled compared to last year. As of 6 August 2025, hospitals in the area have admitted 3,131 dengue patients, up from 1,708 during the same period in 2024.

Dengue-related deaths have also risen slightly, from 36 last year to 39 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

In FY 2024–25, DSCC increased its mosquito control budget to Tk53.75 crore, a 19% rise from Tk45.21 crore the year before. In the newly proposed budget, the allocation has been raised further to Tk57.44 crore.

Administrator Shahjahan Miah insisted that the dengue situation is improving. "We believe the dengue situation this year is better than last year," he said.

He explained that DSCC only uses pesticides approved by an expert panel from Dhaka University's Zoology Department, and these are applied only if found to be 95% effective. He added that the matter would be reviewed again before the next procurement.

Revenue income jumps by 25%, focus on feasible budgeting

Alongside public health concerns, DSCC shared a more promising development: a 25% increase in revenue earnings. In FY 2024–25, the corporation earned Tk1,123.94 crore, up from Tk899.75 crore the previous year. The revenue target for FY 2025–26 has been set at Tk1,320.43 crore, with an additional Tk79.55 crore expected in other income.

The total proposed budget for the new fiscal year stands at Tk3,841.38 crore. Of this, Tk635.33 crore is allocated for operational expenses, and Tk876.64 crore for development from DSCC's own funds.

Total development spending, including government and foreign aid, is projected to reach Tk1,469.24 crore.

Key allocations include Tk365.11 crore for road and traffic infrastructure, Tk115 crore for canal development and waterlogging relief, Tk57.20 crore for waste management, and Tk5.26 crore for tree plantation and environmental programs. An additional Tk13.39 crore has been reserved for welfare activities.

Presenting the budget, Shahjahan Miah said, "This is not just a mathematical figure, it is a deposit of our respected taxpayers," adding that the plan avoids unnecessary expenses and places no extra tax burden on residents.

Despite having a Tk6,760.74 crore budget last year, DSCC managed to spend only 39.46%. Revised expenditure stood at Tk2,667.59 crore, including Tk570.23 crore for operations and Tk827.21 crore for development.