The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has launched a special drive in the New Market area to intensify cleaning activities and clear footpaths as part of efforts to prevent dengue.
DSCC Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Md Abdus Salam led the drive after inaugurating the weekly “Cleaning Day” programme on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inspected cleaning and mosquito-control activities in DSCC areas as part of the government’s weekly “Cleaning Day” programme aimed at preventing dengue.
During a surprise inspection on Saturday morning, the prime minister visited Dhanmondi Government Boys’ High School, the Green Road Government Staff Quarters and the government residential area in Azimpur.
Speaking to students at Dhanmondi Government Boys’ High School, Tarique Rahman stressed the importance of environmental protection, dengue prevention and maintaining cleanliness. He also encouraged students to plant trees to help reduce environmental pollution.
At the Green Road and Azimpur residential areas, he spoke with residents and urged them to keep their surroundings clean and remove stagnant water to prevent dengue.
He also inspected cleanliness activities along the main roads and surrounding areas and instructed officials to take necessary measures.
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives State Minister Mir Shahe Alam, Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Abu Abdullah Md Saleh, DSCC Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Md Abdus Salam and senior government officials accompanied the prime minister during the inspections.
The DSCC said special cleaning drives were conducted simultaneously in all 75 wards as part of the weekly “Cleaning Day” programme.
City corporation cleaners and mosquito-control workers, along with local residents, took part in the campaign. Awareness rallies and microphone announcements were also organised throughout the day in different wards to encourage public participation.
