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Phulpur municipality launches cleanliness drive to prevent dengue

Phulpur municipality launches cleanliness drive to prevent dengue

Mijan Akanda, Phulpur: A special cleanliness campaign was conducted in Phulpur Municipality of Mymensingh on Saturday as part of efforts to prevent the spread of dengue.

The campaign was organised by Phulpur Municipality and led by Municipal Administrator Md Shafiqul Islam. The drive was carried out in the morning around Balia More, where municipal workers and local residents took part in cleaning activities.

Among those present were Phulpur Upazila BNP Convener Alhaj Siddiqur Rahman, Joint Convener AKM Sirajul Haque, former General Secretary of the Municipal BNP Emran Hasan Pallab and Acting Ameer of the Upazila Jamaat-e-Islami Zakir Hossain.

Municipal Administrative Officer Golam Mostofa, Accounts Officer Raihan Kaiser Jewel, Jubo Dal leader ABM Ariful Islam, Upazila Anti-Corruption Committee President Abul Fattah Rahul, journalists Khalilur Rahman and Mizan Akand, along with other local residents, also joined the campaign. 

As part of the operation, accumulated waste and dirt were removed from different areas around Balia More. A municipal drain that had been filled and blocked was also reopened to restore proper water flow.

Local authorities said maintaining cleanliness and ensuring proper drainage are important measures for preventing the breeding of mosquitoes and reducing the risk of dengue transmission.

The campaign also sought to encourage residents to remain vigilant about stagnant water and keep their surroundings clean to help prevent mosquito-borne diseases.

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Phulpur municipality launches cleanliness drive to prevent dengue

Publish Date : 08 August 2026

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Mijan Akanda, Phulpur: A special cleanliness campaign was conducted in Phulpur Municipality of Mymensingh on Saturday as part of efforts to prevent the spread of dengue.The campaign was organised by Phulpur Municipality and led by Municipal Administrator Md Shafiqul Islam. The drive was carried out in the morning around Balia More, where municipal workers and local residents took part in cleaning activities.Among those present were Phulpur Upazila BNP Convener Alhaj Siddiqur Rahman, Joint Convener AKM Sirajul Haque, former General Secretary of the Municipal BNP Emran Hasan Pallab and Acting Ameer of the Upazila Jamaat-e-Islami Zakir Hossain.Municipal Administrative Officer Golam Mostofa, Accounts Officer Raihan Kaiser Jewel, Jubo Dal leader ABM Ariful Islam, Upazila Anti-Corruption Committee President Abul Fattah Rahul, journalists Khalilur Rahman and Mizan Akand, along with other local residents, also joined the campaign.  As part of the operation, accumulated waste and dirt were removed from different areas around Balia More. A municipal drain that had been filled and blocked was also reopened to restore proper water flow.Local authorities said maintaining cleanliness and ensuring proper drainage are important measures for preventing the breeding of mosquitoes and reducing the risk of dengue transmission. The campaign also sought to encourage residents to remain vigilant about stagnant water and keep their surroundings clean to help prevent mosquito-borne diseases.

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