Awareness drive held in Manikganj to curb dengue menace

Stressing the imperative of civic awareness, environmental cleanliness, and the destruction of mosquito breeding grounds to curb dengue infections, an awareness campaign was held in Manikganj on Sunday.

The hour-long outreach programme took place at a restaurant in the Beutha area of Manikganj town. The Manikganj district unit of Bashundhara Shuvosangho organised the event to discuss the transmission, causes, and preventive measures against the vector-borne disease.

Presided over by Manikganj district unit of Bashundhara Shuvosangho President Md Hasan Shikder, the session was conducted by Vice-President Jahirul Islam Tushar.

Office Secretary Atiqur Rahman Ashiq, Social Welfare Secretary Bulbul Hasan, Women and Children Affairs Secretary Tahmina Afrin Mohona, and Assistant Social Welfare Secretary Russel Sarker, among other members, addressed the gathering.

Speakers noted that individual vigilance alongside collective community engagement across households, academic institutions, and neighbourhoods is essential to prevent dengue outbreaks.

Read More

United efforts urged to combat drug abuse in Gazipur

They pointed out that Aedes mosquitoes breed predominantly in stagnant, clean water. Residents were advised to regularly clear standing water from rooftops, balconies, flowerpots, discarded tyres, coconut shells, and plastic containers. They also highlighted the necessity of keeping overhead water reservoirs covered and maintaining tidy surroundings.

"Combating dengue cannot be left solely to individuals or public agencies," the speakers observed, urging citizens to inspire neighbours, peers, and local communities to adopt routine sanitation habits.

The gathering also advised patients displaying early symptoms to seek immediate medical consultation, warning against ignoring danger signs such as acute abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding, severe fatigue, or respiratory distress.

Members reaffirmed their commitment to continuing social welfare drives and public health campaigns to foster a clean, disease-free environment.