Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) is a self-governing corporation that is associated with the task of running the affairs of the city. The incorporated area is divided into several wards. Each ward has an elected ward commissioner. The mayor of the city is elected by popular vote every five years.
History
Dhaka City Corporation was established as the Dacca Municipality on August 1, 1864. Prior to that, a Committee for the improvement of Dacca was established in 1823. The act of 1884 added the provision of elected representives called commissioners. In 1978, it gained corporation status. In 1982, two adjoining municipalities -- Mirpur and Gulshan -- were merged with Dhaka Municipality. In 1983, it was renamed as Dhaka Municipal Corporation. Finally, in 1990, it was renamed as Dhaka City Corporation. Until 1994, mayors were added by the Government. The first mayor elected by popular vote took office in 1994. As of 2006, Sadeque Hossain Khoka is the incumbent mayor. August 1 is the 213th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (214th in leap years), with 152 days remaining. ... 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...
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