Dengue cases continue to rise in Faridpur, with 44 new patients admitted to hospitals in the district on Saturday.
According to official figures, 2,173 people have received treatment for dengue at government hospitals in the district so far. Currently, 132 patients are undergoing treatment, while 10 people have died from the disease.
Private hospitals are also reporting daily admissions of dengue patients.
Meanwhile, the district administration and Faridpur Municipality have stepped up mosquito-control drives across the town. Fogger machines are being used to spray mosquito-killing chemicals in drains, residential areas and surrounding neighborhoods.
Faridpur Civil Surgeon Dr Mahmudul Hasan said all necessary measures were being taken to ensure treatment for dengue patients in line with government directives.
However, he stressed that government initiatives alone could not prevent the spread of the disease. He urged residents to ensure that water does not accumulate in their homes or surrounding areas.
Faridpur Municipality Administrator Md Ilyasur Rahman said mosquito-control activities were being conducted in phases across all 27 wards, using both government allocations and municipal funds.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and take preventive measures at home, saying public awareness and collective efforts were essential to containing the outbreak.