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KHULNA, July 28, 2026 (BSS) – Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju today said an integrated effort involving all stakeholders was underway to build a clean, safe and livable city.

He urged physicians and all concerned to remain vigilant and responsible as dengue infections have started increasing.

He made the remarks at a seminar titled "Current Dengue Situation and Updated Management" held at the conference room of Khulna Medical College Hospital.

The seminar was organised to raise awareness and strengthen preparedness against the growing dengue outbreak.

The seminar was jointly organised by the Bangladesh Society of Medicine and the Department of Medicine at Khulna Medical College.

The KCC administrator said prescriptions for dengue patients, the supply of essential medicines and mosquito control activities had already been intensified. Field-level operations are being conducted twice daily to address emerging problems promptly, with the aim of reducing dengue infections and easing pressure on hospitals.

Describing waterlogging as a major challenge, the administrator said continuous efforts were being made to resolve the problem and significant progress had already been achieved.

He added that more extensive and strengthened dengue prevention measures would be launched across the city from tomorrow.

Convener of the Khulna chapter of the Bangladesh Society of Medicine Prof Dr Paritosh Kumar Roy presided over the seminar.

Among others, Principal of Khulna Medical College Prof Dr Golam Masud, Director of Khulna Medical College Hospital Dr Kazi Ainul Islam, Vice-Principal Prof Dr Syed Amanul Islam and Deputy Director Dr Sujat Ahmed addressed the programme as special guests.