Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- A massive garbage dump along the Cumilla-Sylhet highway, adjacent to the bustling Companiganj Bazar in Muradnagar Upazila, has turned into a serious public health hazard.

Piled high with rotting vegetables, discarded polythene, institutional waste and stagnant water, the site has become an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. Following recent rains, the area has turned into a swamp of filth, leaving locals deeply concerned about a potential outbreak of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases. Pedestrians and nearby residents have been enduring an unbearable stench and relentless mosquito infestation. Many have called for urgent intervention from the authorities to prevent the situation from worsening.

Abul Kashem Kha...