Amid a recent surge in mosquito infestation, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has launched a month-long special cleanliness and mosquito control “crash programme,” featuring a four-tier monitoring mechanism to ensure transparency and effectiveness.
The programme was inaugurated on Sunday morning in Wards 71 and 72—covering the Sukhnagar–Green Model Town–Manda Canal areas.
DSCC Administrator Md Abdus Salam, a valiant freedom fighter, formally inaugurated the drive as the chief guest. State Minister for Road Transport and Highways and the Ministry of Railways Habibur Rahman attended as special guest.
Speaking at the inauguration, Administrator Md Abdus Salam said DSCC has begun the month-long special cleanliness and crash programme from Sunday to curb mosquito breeding and transmission. To ensure accountability, a four-layer monitoring system has been introduced at the ward level, senior officers’ level, chief executive officer/secretary level and administrator level, he said.
He also said local imams will be involved to raise public awareness, alongside continuous loudspeaker announcements. However, if residents fail to cooperate and do not eliminate mosquito breeding sources, mobile courts will be conducted by area-wise executive magistrates, he warned.
He also urged local MPs and political leaders to actively engage in the public service initiative.
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In his remarks, State Minister Habibur Rahman said special attention must be given to comparatively underdeveloped and civic facility-deprived areas. He added that the government will extend full cooperation to DSCC in recovering and freeing canals—known mosquito breeding grounds—from illegal encroachment.
The drive, which began at 9am, saw participation of around 250 workers from DSCC’s waste management and health departments. They carried out cleaning of canals, drains, sewers and footpaths, along with applying mosquito control chemicals. A public awareness rally was also held with participation from local residents and members of ‘BD Clean’.
DSCC Chief Executive Officer Jahirul Islam, Chief Waste Management Officer Mahabubur Rahman Talukder, along with other departmental heads and local leaders, were present at the event.