Eight mobile courts conducted by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) imposed a fine of Tk 3.66 lakh on 23 establishments for finding Aedes mosquito larvae.
In addition, special operations have been conducted in 76 educational institutions under the corporation to destroy breeding sites of Aedes mosquitoes. The operation has also been extended at important government offices, the secretariat, mosques, community centres, graveyards, markets, etc.
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The drives were conducted in Kalabagan, Lake Circus, Motijheel, Fakirapul, Lalbagh, Imamganj, Champatali, Wari, Khilgaon, Manda and Demra areas.
A total of 299 houses and establishments were inspected in today's operation and Tk 3.66 lakh fine was imposed for finding mosquito larvae in 23 houses and under-construction buildings.