Aedes mosquito breeding ground elimination drive held at Dinajpur college

The Bashundhara Shuvosangho unit at Dinajpur Government College conducted a cleanliness drive on the campus on Tuesday to eliminate potential breeding grounds of Aedes mosquitoes.

They also raised awareness about dengue and chikungunya prevention.

During the cleanliness drive, Bashundhara Shuvosangho activists removed accumulated waste, cleared bushes and weeds, and cleaned areas where stagnant water could collect.

During the programme, they urged students to remain vigilant against dengue. They said the risk of dengue and chikungunya could be significantly reduced by keeping homes, educational institutions and surrounding areas clean. They also encouraged regular cleaning of places where water accumulates and advised students not to allow water to collect in flower pots, discarded tyres, coconut shells and other containers. Awareness campaigns on maintaining cleanliness were also conducted.

Lecturer of the Department of History and adviser to the Bashundhara Shuvosangho Dinajpur Government College unit, Sabbir Rahman, said, "Cleanliness is not only a personal habit but also a social responsibility. There is no alternative to awareness and a clean environment in preventing diseases such as dengue and chikungunya."

Speaking at the programme, Bashundhara Shuvosangho Central Committee Joint General Secretary Md Yachir Arafat Rafi said, "Dengue and chikungunya are now among the country's major public health concerns. Government initiatives alone are not enough to prevent these diseases; social awareness and collective participation are equally essential."

Others present included Arup Kumar Roy, president of the Bashundhara Shuvosangho Dinajpur Government College unit; Shahriar Kabir, vice president; Jakir Hossain Rifat, general secretary; and others.