Rangpur:The Rangpur City Corporation (RpCC) Administrator, Advocate Mahfuz Un Nabi Don, has stressed the importance of collective efforts in combating dengue. He highlighted that without the cooperation and awareness of every individual, preventing dengue is not entirely possible.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Advocate Mahfuz Un Nabi Don made these remarks before leading a bicycle rally organized by the Rangpur City Corporation. The event, held at the Rangpur Zilla School intersection, aimed to raise public awareness regarding dengue prevention and urban cleanliness.
As part of the government's ongoing programs, the RpCC has been conducting regular activities to combat dengue. These activities include cleaning drives, mosquito eradication, and insecticide spraying to eliminate the breeding grounds of Aedes mosquitoes. The bicycle rally witnessed participation from over a hundred students from various educational institutions, alongside other concerned citizens, as they cycled through key intersections in the city.
During the rally, the Administrator emphasized the necessity of public awareness for dengue prevention. He urged residents to maintain cleanliness in their homes and surroundings, ensure water does not stagnate, and destroy potential mosquito breeding sites. He also highlighted the importance of removing stagnant water from discarded containers like coconut shells, tires, and flower pots, and clearing bushes around homes and offices.
Participants in the rally, including the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the RpCC Md Rakib Hasan, Chief Property Officer Md Rubel Rana, Urban Planner Md Nazrul Islam, and representatives from the 'Nutrition in City Ecosystems' (NICE) project, echoed the call for collaborative efforts involving various community sectors to enhance dengue prevention and cleanliness awareness.