Dengue Control Requires Collective Action

Dear Sir,

Dengue has become a major source of concern in Bangladesh, particularly during the monsoon and post-monsoon periods from June to October. Transmitted mainly through the bite of the Aedes mosquito, the disease spreads not only because of the virus but also because of public negligence and a lack of awareness.

Many people fail to remove stagnant water around their homes, allowing mosquitoes to breed in flowerpots, rooftops, buckets and discarded containers. Some also wrongly believe that dengue prevention is solely the government’s responsibility.

Meanwhile, dengue outbreaks put immense pressure on hospitals, often straining the availability of beds, doctors, nurses and diagnostic facilities. Therefore, we need coordinated and sustained preventive measures. Stagnant water must be removed regularly, and mosquito-control activities should continue throughout the year. Public awareness campaigns must educate people about prevention and early symptoms, while hospitals must remain adequately equipped to treat patients.

Above all, the government and citizens must work together to build a safer and healthier Bangladesh.