‎Zakir Hossin, Pirojpur: ‎The Pirojpur District Council on Wednesday launched a month-long cleanliness and tree plantation campaign aimed at improving public health and creating a cleaner, greener environment, while paying tribute to the July fighters. ‎The programme, organised by the District Council with assistance from the Pirojpur Municipality, was inaugurated at Ukilpara-Amalapara in the municipal area.‎District Council Administrator Principal Alamgir Hossain inaugurated the campaign in the presence of Chief Executive Officer Mahmudur Rahman Mamun, local residents, representatives of social organisations and other guests. ‎The campaign is being carried out under the slogan: "Keep my surroundings clean to stay protected from dengue, measles, chikungunya and other diseases."‎According to the organisers, the month-long programme includes neighbourhood clean-up drives, tree plantation, sapling distribution, garbage van distribution and awareness activities on environmental protection and public health across different parts of the district. ‎Addressing the inaugural programme, Alamgir Hossain said maintaining a clean environment is a collective responsibility requiring active public participation alongside government initiatives.‎He urged residents to keep their homes and surroundings free of stagnant water and waste to help prevent mosquito-borne diseases, particularly dengue.‎He also called for turning cleanliness and tree plantation into a social movement to build a healthier and more liveable Pirojpur, adding that the District Council would continue such public welfare programmes inspired by the spirit of the July fighters.‎Members of local volunteer groups, including Positive Pirojpur and Eminent Boys Pirojpur, took part in the clean-up and tree plantation activities.‎Local residents welcomed the initiative, describing it as a timely effort to strengthen environmental awareness and improve public health in the district. ‎