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DNCC launches 2nd round of anti-dengue ‘combing operation’
DHAKA, Sept 15, 2019 (BSS) – The Dhaka North City Corporation or DNCC has
started the second round of ‘combing operation’ against dengue-borne Aedes
mosquitoes.
Terming the operation as ‘final drive’, DNCC Mayor M Atiqul Islam warned
to impose fines on owners for the presence of Aedes larvae in their premises
or having favorable breeding grounds for the mosquito.
He said this while launching the drive at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla Cricket
Stadium.
“We excused many people during the first round of the drive after Aedes
larvae were found in their premises. It won’t happen this time,” said the
mayor, adding, “Last time it was the semi-final but this time it’s a final
drive.”
DNCC started its combing operation on August 20 to destroy Aedes
mosquito and its breeding grounds.
It visited 1,21,560 houses and structures and found Aedes larvae in
1,957 of them. Also, the DNCC found stagnant water — the perfect breeding
ground for Aedes mosquito — in 67,306 houses and structures.
The authority applied stickers on those houses and structures and warned
the owners who has Aedes larvae or favorable breeding ground at their
premises.
“We want to keep the city clean, but the city corporation cannot do it
alone. We need the help of every citizen. It will be possible if the people
in the city become aware,” said the DNCC mayor.
“We have divided each ward into 10 sections to run the cleaning and
larvae-killing drive. Also, each of those 10 sections was divided into 10
sub-sections making 360 blocks in total,” he said.
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