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Khalid for preventing spread of dengue on Eid-holidays
DHAKA, Aug 5, 2019 (BSS) – State Minister for Shipping Khalid
Mahmud Chowdhury said here today that the government is well aware
of the prevailing dengue situation urging all concerned to remain
cautious and abide by all necessary ways to stop spread of dengue
virus on Eid holidays.
“The government has been working to prevent the dengue outbreak and
providing medical services to the dengue patients… But the home-
bound people should be more cautious to prevent dengue from spreading
on Eid holidays,” he said.
He was speaking as the chief guest at a discussion on “Safe water vessels
on Eid holiday” ahead of Eid-ul-Azha at Sadarghat terminal building, said a
press release.
Secretary of the ministry M Abdus Samad presided over the programme while
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) Chairman Commodore M
Mahbub-ul-Islam and Director General of the Department of Shipping Commodore
Syed Ariful Islam were present, among others.
He said the government is prepared to ensure safe and hassle-free
journeys by waterways during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.
Earlier, he joined a rally at Sadarghat terminal to create awareness
against dengue and chikungunya viruses.
BSS/PR/DH/SSS/1917 hrs