Dhaka, Oct. 24 -- Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Md Abdus Salam on Saturday warned that legal action would be taken and goods seized against those setting up illegal shops on roads and footpaths in the capital.

"The days of requests are over. From now on, cases will be filed directly, and goods seized if illegal shops are set up on roads and footpaths," he said.

He made these remarks while speaking at a special mosquito control and cleanliness drive arranged by the DSCC to mark its weekly 'Cleaning Day'.

The program was conducted simultaneously in all 75 wards under the city corporation.

The DSCC Administrator said illegal hawkers and makeshift shops were largely responsible for traffic congestion, indiscriminate wa...