The national task force formed to combat mosquito-borne diseases will carry out regular inspection and monitoring operations in residential and institutional areas of Dhaka to eliminate Aedes mosquitoes during the monsoon season. State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shah Alam announced the initiative while visiting several establishments on roads 107 and 112 in Gulshan-2 as part of the task force’s anti-dengue campaign.

During the visit, the minister urged city residents to keep their balconies, flower pots, rooftop gardens, and surroundings clean to prevent mosquito breeding. Dhaka North City Corporation’s Chief Health Officer Brigadier General Imrul Kayes said the corporation has launched a three-month program focusing on awareness and cleanliness in every household. He also requested public cooperation in removing stagnant water from homes and rooftops.

As part of the operation, Executive Magistrate Marufa Akter Neli fined the owner of Choice Restaurant on road 107 Tk 50,000 for finding mosquito larvae, with a two-month jail term in default. Awareness activities including loudspeaker announcements, leaflet distribution, and sticker campaigns were also conducted.