Dhaka South City Corporation administrator and freedom fighter Abdus Salam donated two fogger machines to Bangladesh-Kuwait Maitree Hall and Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall at Dhaka University. The machines were handed over to the authorities of the two women’s residential halls at a programme held at 4pm on July 28, with support from the Dhaka University unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal.

The donation was aimed at protecting resident students’ health and preventing mosquito-borne diseases. Chhatra Dal leaders said waterlogging and mosquito infestations had recently increased in several parts of the university campus, causing difficulties for residential students. They said the rainy season had heightened concerns over dengue and other mosquito-borne illnesses, making preventive measures necessary.

Salam said plans had been taken for a permanent, long-term solution to waterlogging in residential halls and nearby areas, stressing the need for sustainable infrastructure. He also announced that 500 saplings would be given to the Dhaka University Chhatra Dal unit to encourage tree planting and campus greening. Hall provosts, residential teachers, students and Chhatra Dal leaders attended the event.