Dhaka: Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) is conducting a special cleanliness and mosquito eradication campaign throughout the month of July, commemorating the historic student-people mass uprising.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the drive was carried out in and around Abhoy Das Lane-Narayinda-Wari areas under DSCC Region-5. Local Government Division Secretary Md. Rezaul Maksud Jahedi attended the event as the chief guest, accompanied by DSCC Administrator Md. Shahjahan Mia.
Starting at 6am, over 600 workers from DSCC's Waste Management and Health Departments, along with local residents, participated in the special drive. The operation involved the removal of garbage from drains, sewers, and sidewalks, as well as the spraying of mosquito repellents. Additionally, a public awareness rally was held with the participation of local residents to raise community consciousness.
While briefing journalists during the drive, Rezaul Maksud Jahedi emphasized the importance of collective effort for urban cleanliness, stating that sustainability cannot be achieved by the city corporation or the government alone. He noted that the monsoon season poses challenges for the city corporation but assured that the campaign would continue to address water logging and control dengue.
DSCC Administrator Md. Shahjahan Mia highlighted the significance of the campaign, stating that it aims to commemorate the student-people mass uprising by conducting a month-long special mosquito eradication and cleanliness drive throughout July to control dengue. He expressed optimism that dengue could be controlled through the joint efforts of city residents, DSCC, and the media, adding that the positive outcomes of previous special cleanliness campaigns are already becoming visible.
The campaign also saw the presence of DSCC Chief Executive Officer Md. Zahirul Islam, Secretary Muhammad Shafiqul Islam, heads of all departments, and local leaders.