RCC resumes fogger spraying to prevent dengue

Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) has resumed insecticide spraying through fogger machines across the city as part of efforts to prevent dengue and control mosquito breeding.

The drive is being conducted under the direction of RCC Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton as part of the three-month-long ‘Dengue Prevention and Cleanliness Campaign-2026’, announced by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

On Wednesday, the campaign covered Wards 9, 11 and 12 of the city. The programme will gradually be extended to all 30 wards, according to the city corporation.

Under the Conservancy Department’s work plan, fogger machines are being used to spray insecticide at potential mosquito breeding sites, including slabs, drains, underground drains, ponds, jungles and bushes.

Special drives will also be conducted at government and semi-government offices, educational institutions and other establishments. Areas identified through public complaints will also receive attention.

RCC Mosquito Eradication Officer Syed Zubair Hossain Mun said the three-month special programme was being implemented to prevent dengue and control mosquitoes in the city.

He said fogger spraying had resumed in phases across all 30 wards, while special operations would be carried out after identifying potential mosquito breeding sites.

He added that block-wise cleanliness campaigns, bush clearing, drain cleaning and larvicide spraying in drains were also continuing across the city.