Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu inaugurating a cleanliness campaign at Gangpara Canal near Baya Bridge in Paba upazila of the district. Photo: BSSRAJSHAHI, Mar 14, 2026 (BSS) - Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu today urged everyone to remain vigilant and take preventive measures to protect themselves from dengue and chikungunya. He said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced a nationwide regular cleanliness campaign or "Cleanliness Drive" every Saturday starting today to prevent mosquito-borne diseases. He made the remarks while inaugurating a cleanliness campaign at Gangpara Canal near Baya Bridge in Paba upazila of the district. Minu said Aedes mosquitoes usually breed in clean stagnant water on rooftops, flower pots and other places.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 14, 2026 21:00 UTC