Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has launched a month-long special cleanliness and mosquito control campaign to curb the rising mosquito menace. The initiative began on Sunday in wards 71 and 72, with DSCC Administrator Abdus Salam announcing the start of the program. He said the campaign would be closely monitored through a four-tier supervision system involving ward-level officials up to the administrator. Local imams will be engaged to raise public awareness, and mobile courts may be operated by executive magistrates if citizens fail to destroy mosquito breeding sites.

State Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Railways Habibur Rashid, attending as special guest, emphasized the need for special attention to underdeveloped and underserved areas. He assured full government cooperation to help DSCC reclaim and clean canals known as mosquito breeding grounds. Around 250 workers from DSCC’s waste management and health departments participated in the operation, cleaning drains, canals, and footpaths while applying mosquito repellents.

A public awareness rally was also held with participation from local residents and BD Clean members, alongside DSCC officials and community leaders.