Dhaka, Aug. 16 -- Relevant government agencies have been asked to put moratorium on sale and conversion of the lands in the delineated areas under the DAP in Dhaka's sprawling north.

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) disclosed Friday that restrictions related to tax collection in the areas under the Detailed Area Plan (DAP) 2022-2035, where necessary, were also sought.

Officials of the city corporation said the fresh move came to conserve the city's water bodies, fields and parks proposed under DAP for "improving the capital city's environment, biodiversity and people's living standards".

The DNCC in this regard has formally requested different government organisations to take necessary actions. A letter, signed by the Chief Executiv...