DNCC extends anti-mosquito drive till Aug 31

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has extended its ongoing month-long anti-mosquito drive for another month, till August 31, to curb the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

DNCC Mayor Atiqul Islam came up with the announcement while talking to reporters after distributing books among the students of Mollartek Udayan Government Primary School at Dhaka’s Dakkhin Khan area on Monday, reports UNB. 

DNCC has started a three-tier programme to control dengue and it also asked to hold dengue awareness meetings involving councillors, imams of mosques, school teachers and renowned persons of the respected wards each week, said Atiqul.

Besides, ten magistrates have been appointed in ten regions to strengthen the anti-mosquito drive, he said.

Replying to a question, the DNCC mayor said, “We will apply biological pesticide to destroy the Aedes larvae soon and it can be possible to control dengue if we can start a social movement with the involvement of all.”