Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has carried out a special mosquito control and cleanliness drive, deploying a team of 500 mosquito control and sanitation workers.

The initiative was conducted in Khilgaon and North Shahjahanpur yesterday in the presence of Administrator Md Shahjahan Mia.

Officials from the Waste Management Division, the Directorate General of Health Services, and local residents actively participated in the drive, which aimed to improve sanitation and curb mosquito-borne diseases ahead of the monsoon season.

According to DSCC spokesperson Zobaer Hossain, the operation began at 6:00am and covered North Shahjahanpur, its surrounding wetlands, and adjacent areas.

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Teams sprayed mosquito repellents and cleared waste to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds, particularly dengue-spreading Aedes mosquito.

"With the monsoon approaching, we have launched a two-tier campaign against dengue. The first involves our regular mosquito control and sanitation activities," Shahjahan said at a press briefing.

"The second tier includes intensive special drives and public engagement campaigns, including awareness rallies across all 10 DSCC zones," he added.

He said similar operations had already been carried out in Jatrabari and Dhanmondi.

The administrator urged residents to remain vigilant and eliminate stagnant water from inside their homes, flower pots, fish tanks, and balconies every three days.

"Combating dengue requires a coordinated effort between the city corporation and citizens," he added.

DSCC Chief Executive Officer Md Zillur Rahman, Secretary Mohammad Bashirul Haque Bhuiyan, heads of all departments, and local community leaders were also present during the drive.