Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) yesterday reclaimed a total of 30,000 square feet areas demolishing around 200 illegal establishments, including some semiconcrete structures, sheds and shops at the capital's Gabtoli bus terminal and its adjoining areas.

A DNCC mobile court led by Executive Magistrate Sajid Anwar carried out the drive between 11am and 2:30pm to reclaim its grabbed space.

The reclaimed space was opened for public movement, said DNCC sources.

Earlier on August 28, DNCC Mayor Md Atiqul Islam visited the Gabtoli bus terminal along with local MP Aslamul Haque when they expressed their dissatisfaction with the illegal establishments in and around the terminal. The eviction drive followed instructions issued that day.