Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Md Safiqul Islam Khan on Wednesday said the ongoing drive to reclaim footpaths from illegal occupation will continue, with no compromise with those who obstruct the operation, in the interest of ensuring smooth movement for city residents.

"The eviction drive to clear footpaths will continue to ensure smooth movement for city residents. The drive to reclaim the footpaths will be carried out even if it means walking over my dead body to clear the way for the people," he said.

The DNCC administrator made the remarks while inspecting the site of an attack on DNCC vehicles, police and journalists during an eviction drive in front of Hope Market at Mirpur-10 in the capital ...