Cleanliness drive on preventing dengue held in Bhola

Bashundhara Shuvosangho on Wednesday organised a cleanliness drive, handwashing programme and awareness seminar on preventing dengue with primary school students at Uttar Purba Chhoto Manika Government Primary School in Borhanuddin upazila of Bhola.
The students cleaned the school premises and surrounding areas and were taught the importance of personal hygiene and proper handwashing. 
During the handwashing session, a practical demonstration highlighted the need to wash hands thoroughly with soap before and after eating, after using the toilet and after returning from outside.
A seminar on dengue prevention was also held, where students and their parents were urged to remain vigilant and take preventive measures. 
Speakers stressed the importance of removing stagnant water from homes and school premises, particularly from flowerpots, discarded containers, coconut shells and other potential mosquito breeding sites. 
They also advised seeking medical attention promptly if fever or other dengue-related symptoms appear.
Among others present were Shuvosangho Borhanuddin upazila branch President Abdur Rahman, Event Secretary Towhid Islam Tahin, Publicity Secretary Shahin Ahmed, and Executive Members Israt Jahan Tisha, Nusrat Jahan Tina, Faria, Tamzid and Rihad, along with other members.