A three-month-long cleanliness campaign is underway in Charfasson, Bhola, as part of a government initiative announced by the Prime Minister to combat the dengue situation and ensure a clean environment.

As part of the campaign, the Charfasson Municipality conducted a cleanup drive at various locations across the municipal area on Saturday (September 26).

The drive was led by Char Fasson Municipal Administrator and Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Rumana Afroz. The cleanup was carried out in and around the area adjacent to Char Fasson Government College. Garbage accumulated along roadsides, as well as unwanted vegetation and bushes, was removed during the drive.

Residents were also made aware of ways to prevent dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases. They were urged to regularly clean areas where stagnant water can accumulate, including household yards, rooftops, drains, flowerpots and abandoned containers.

Residents were also advised to remove stagnant water immediately and eliminate potential mosquito breeding grounds.

UNO Rumana Afroz said public awareness and active participation are essential alongside administrative efforts to prevent dengue.

“If everyone keeps their homes and surrounding areas clean, it will be possible to destroy mosquito breeding grounds. The cleanliness campaign will continue regularly,” she said.

Municipal Conservancy Inspector Sohrab Hossain, municipal officials and employees, sanitation workers, teachers and students from various educational institutions, people from different professions and local residents participated in the drive.