Launch of National Dengue Prevention and Cleanliness Campaign 2026 and DNCC House-to-House Operations
A three-month nationwide Dengue prevention and cleanliness campaign was launched on September 12, 2026, by Prime Minister Tareq Rahman at the National Parliament South Plaza in Dhaka. Running from September 12 to December 12, 2026, the campaign aims to address the rising trend of dengue infections through coordinated efforts between the local government and health ministries. Prime Minister Tareq Rahman urged citizens to maintain consistent cleanliness. Simultaneously, State Minister for LGRD Mir Shahe Alam inspected operations in Dhanmondi, emphasizing year-round mosquito eradication and legal action against property owners who fail to clear stagnant water. The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) initiated an extensive house-to-house inspection and anti-larval campaign, deploying 1,500 workers.
Hazard specifics
Disease
dengue
Notes
A three-month nationwide campaign involving public awareness, source reduction, and intensive house-to-house inspections to control Aedes mosquito breeding and combat the rising trend of dengue infections in Dhaka and across the country.
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সারা দেশAgencies deployed
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) deployed 1,500 workers across 24 teams for house-to-house inspections, source reduction, and larvicide application.
Personnel deployed: 1,500