A weekly cleanliness drive was conducted in Cox’s Bazar on Saturday as part of government efforts to prevent dengue and maintain a clean urban environment.
The drive was held in different parts of Cox’s Bazar town in the morning, led by Deputy Commissioner Md A Mannan, with Cox’s Bazar-3 lawmaker Lutfur Rahman Kazal in attendance.
During the drive, officials removed accumulated waste from different areas, cleaned drains and sewerage channels, and identified and cleared potential breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes.
Officials and employees of relevant government departments, elected representatives and local residents took part in the programme, along with the additional district magistrate (revenue).
Officials said the cleanliness drive is held every Saturday, in line with government instructions, to prevent dengue and protect public health.
Meanwhile, officials inaugurated the EGPP+ programme for the 2026-27 fiscal year under the BCRSR project.
Tree-planting programmes were also conducted in Cox’s Bazar Sadar, Ramu and Eidgaon upazilas alongside the cleanliness activities.
Officials said the initiatives would support environmental conservation, increase green coverage, and protect public health.
Authorities also urged residents to remain alert and prevent water from accumulating in and around their homes, as stagnant water can provide breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes.
Cox’s Bazar Life Report
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