Dhaka: An awareness rally titled “Dengue Prevention Awareness Rally-2026” was organized by the Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) to increase public awareness to prevent dengue. The rally started at 11 am today in front of Nagar Bhaban, proceeded through Darikharbona More and Kadirganj in the city, and concluded back at the Nagar Bhaban premises.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the chief guest at the rally was the RCC Administrator, Mahfuzur Rahman Riton. Following the rally, the RCC Administrator addressed a brief gathering at Nagar Bhaban premises. Addressing the city residents, Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton emphasized that dengue, a mosquito-borne disease, can be prevented through awareness and collective effort. He urged the community to play an active role in preventing dengue to ensure the safety of families and the city.
Rajshahi City Corporation is actively making preparations to prevent dengue. “Our efforts to build a dengue-free Rajshahi metropolis will continue. Alongside the city corporation’s activities, city dwellers must also keep their own yards and surroundings clean,” he added. He called on residents to remove stagnant water and destroy mosquito breeding grounds.
He further stated, “According to the directives of Honourable Prime Minister Tareq Rahman, we are working tirelessly to build a clean city and ensure citizen services. Previously, we implemented various initiatives to tackle measles-rubella.” Currently, several initiatives have been undertaken to prevent dengue, including a two-week-long spraying operation using fogger machines before the monsoon to control mosquitoes.
The rally saw participation from RCC Chief Executive Officer Rezaul Karim, Executive Magistrate Nazmul Alam, Chief Conservancy Officer Sheikh Md. Mamun, Superintending Engineer Ahmad Al Moin, Chief Health Officer Dr. AAM Anjuman Ara Begum, and other city corporation officials and employees, CDC members, ward secretaries, health workers, and volunteers from the Red Crescent and BD Clean.