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GAIBANDHA, JUNE 6, 2026 (BSS) - A grand procession was brought out to create awareness for preventing Dengue and its impacts in the district town this morning. 

District administration organized the rally to involve the people from all walks of life in preventing Dengue in the society. 

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Muhammad Masudur Rahman Mollah formally inaugurated the rally that was brought out from Shaheed Minar premises and paraded the main roads of the district town. 

Speaking on the occasion, DC Masudur Rahman Mollah underscored the need for creating much awareness about Dengue and its impacts among the people to have a Dengue free society. 

Superintendent of police (SP) Md. Jashim Uddin and Civil surgeon Dr. Rafiquzzaman attended the function as the special guests. 

SP Md. Jashim Uddin s said,"Government initiatives alone are not enough to prevent dengue, it requires massive public awareness.  He  said  if everyone keeps their homes and yards clean, the incidence of dengue can be reduced to a great extent.

Civil Surgeon Dr. Rafiquzzaman in his speeches emphasized for destroying breeding grounds of the Aides mosquito that carries dengue. 

He also urged all to dispose of clear water that has accumulated for more than three days, to keep flower tubs, can shells and tires clean regularly and to build social movement against Dengue. 

A large number of people including government officials ,invited persons took part in the procession.