A legal notice has been sent to the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), the Local Government Division, and the secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD) demanding immediate action to control mosquito infestation. The notice, dispatched by lawyer H. M. Rashdul Islam (Rashed) on Sunday, February 22, 2026, through postal mail, requires effective measures within seven days. Failure to comply will lead to a writ petition under Article 102 of the Constitution.

The notice cites the lawyer’s own dengue infection in September 2025 and the death of advocate Jannati Rehana (Joya) from dengue in October 2025 as examples of the worsening mosquito-borne disease situation in DNCC areas. It alleges that the unchecked spread of Aedes and Culex mosquitoes has caused widespread dengue, chikungunya, and other vector-borne diseases, posing a direct threat to public health and safety.

The notice further states that the city authority’s inaction constitutes gross negligence of statutory duties and a violation of citizens’ constitutional rights, warning of legal action if no steps are taken within the stipulated period.