The government has allocated Tk51.5 crore to help the city corporations and municipalities fight mosquitoes.
LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Md Tajul Islam came up with the information at a views exchanging meeting with Bangladesh Climate Change Journalist Forum (BCJF), at the Secretariat on Wednesday, reports UNB.
Of the amount, the two Dhaka city corporations were given Tk7.5 crore each, Tk1 crore each allocated for Gazipur, Narayanganj, and Chittagong city corporations.
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The other city corporations received Tk50 lakh each, while Tk30 crore was allocated for all the municipalities.
Raising dengue awareness
Minister Tajul said they are fighting the battle against dengue following the experience of Kolkata.
"We were not aware of the breeding grounds of Aedes mosquitoes. Kolkata has achieved much by raising public awareness. They say they have got rid of this problem as 90% of the people were aware of dengue,” the minister said.
"The menace will be under control if everyone keeps their residences and offices clean," he added.
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From January 1 till August 6, a total of 29,912 people have been affected by dengue in Bangladesh.
A total of 23 dengue patients have died across the country from January 1 till August 6, according to government data.
BCJF General Secretary Motahar Hossain, among others, spoke at the meeting, chaired by BCJF President Kausar Rahman.
