Jamaat Conducts Dengue Mosquito Control Drive in Katalganj Ward

Staff Correspondent, Chattogram

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Katalganj Ward unit has conducted a mosquito control and preventive spraying campaign in Katalganj, Chattogram, to help prevent the spread of dengue.

The campaign was held on Tuesday (October 13) as part of a central programme. It covered Decoration Goli, Masjid Lane Society, Abdul Hamid Road and both sides of Mirzakhali in the Katalganj area. Mosquito-killing and preventive chemicals were sprayed to help curb the spread of dengue.

The campaign was led by Nurul Islam, president of the Katalganj Ward Jamaat. Those present included Rashedul Islam, president of Abdul Hamid Ward; Abdul Hamid, president of Masjid Lane Society; its secretary, Imdad Bacchu; Enamul Haque, Abdul Kader, Syed Abdullah, Salauddin, Kamrul Haider Chowdhury, Taslima Uddin, Mufti Habibullah Misbah, Mohammad Sharif, Mohammad Jony, Touhidul Anwar and Amanullah Chowdhury, along with other local leaders and activists.

The organisers said the initiative aimed to reduce dengue infections, prevent mosquito breeding and raise public awareness. They also emphasised the importance of maintaining cleanliness, removing stagnant water and keeping the surrounding environment clean to prevent dengue.