A recent survey by the Dhaka South City Corporation has found dengue-carrying Aedes mosquito larvae in approximately 60 to 80 percent of inspected homes. The findings were disclosed by the corporation’s administrator, Abdus Salam, during a reunion event at Silverdale Preparatory and Girls High School in Wari on Friday, June 5, 2026. He warned that the risk of dengue in the capital remains significant and urged residents to remove stagnant water and maintain cleanliness in and around their homes.

Salam emphasized that dengue control cannot rely solely on city corporation activities and called for active public participation to prevent mosquito breeding. He noted that eliminating standing water in flower pots, discarded containers, and rooftop corners could substantially reduce mosquito proliferation. The administrator also discussed plans to expand sports and student-friendly facilities in schools and to establish organized rehabilitation for street vendors.

Public health experts have expressed renewed concern over the survey results, warning that without prompt preventive measures, the risk of dengue transmission in Dhaka could increase further.