Cleanliness drive to prevent dengue held at school in Bhola

Bashundhara Shuvosangho organised a cleanliness campaign, handwashing program, and awareness seminar on dengue prevention with primary school students at Uttar Purba Chhoto Manika Government Primary School in Borhanuddin, Bhola on Wednesday.

Among those present were Abdur Rahman, president of the Borhanuddin Upazila branch of Bashundhara Shuvosangho; Towhid Islam Tahin, event secretary; Shahin Ahmed, publicity secretary; and Executive Members Israt Jahan Tisha, Nusrat Jahan Tina, Faria, Tamzid, and Rihad, along with other members of the organization.

The students participated enthusiastically in the program. As part of the initiative, they cleaned the school premises and surrounding areas. They were also encouraged to maintain personal hygiene, wash their hands regularly, and help create a clean and healthy environment.

During the handwashing session, the students were given a practical demonstration of the proper handwashing technique. The importance of washing hands thoroughly with soap before and after eating, after using the toilet, and after returning to school from outside was emphasized.

The students were also reminded that maintaining cleanliness is important not only for their own health but also for protecting the health and well-being of their families and communities.

A seminar on dengue prevention was also held as part of the program. Students and their parents were urged to remain vigilant and take preventive measures against dengue. The discussion focused on regularly removing stagnant water from homes and school premises and ensuring that water does not accumulate in flowerpots, discarded containers, coconut shells, or other objects that can become mosquito breeding grounds.

The speakers also emphasized the importance of seeking medical advice promptly if symptoms such as fever or other signs associated with dengue appear.