Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to intensify public awareness campaigns and strengthen coordination among government agencies to prevent and control dengue.
He issued the directives at a meeting on dengue prevention and control at the Cabinet Division of the Secretariat, said his Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu.
The Prime Minister said the next few months would be crucial for controlling dengue and urged all relevant government agencies to work together to curb its spread.
He stressed the need to strengthen preventive measures, particularly in areas reporting higher numbers of infections.
Tarique Rahman also underscored the importance of public participation in dengue prevention.
He directed the authorities to arrange regular public announcements through loudspeakers in neighbourhoods and include dengue prevention messages in Friday prayers' sermons.
The meeting also decided to ensure cleanliness at government residential quarters and hospital premises.
It further emphasised the need for stronger coordination among the relevant ministries, divisions and agencies to make dengue prevention efforts more effective.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hussain, State Minister for Health Dr MA Muhit, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam, Prime Minister's Special Assistant Shakirul Islam Khan, Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Abdus Salam and Dhaka North City Corporation Administrator Shafiqul Islam Khan Milton attended the meeting.
Secretaries and senior officials from the relevant ministries were also present.