Dhaka, April 1 -- Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abdus Salam on Wednesday reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the natural environment of Dhanmondi Lake and preventing it from turning into a commercial zone.

"Dhanmondi Lake is not a commercial area. Dhaka city already suffers from a severe shortage of open breathing spaces for people. We want to preserve this lake in its original natural form," he said.

The DSCC administrator made the remarks while speaking to journalists after visiting Dhanmondi Lake on Wednesday afternoon.

During the visit, he expressed dissatisfaction over the presence of numerous restaurants and commercial establishments around the lake. "Our main objective should be to preserve nature here. B...