India, June 26 -- A newly formed taskforce under the National Committee for the Prevention of Dengue and Other Mosquito-Borne Diseases conducted a special anti-dengue drive and mobile court operation in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) areas on Thursday, imposing fines on building owners and carrying out public awareness activities.

The operation, led by State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives and Taskforce Chairman Mir Shahe Alam, was carried out in the Jigatala area and along the South Kutubkhali canal in Jatrabari as part of efforts to curb the spread of dengue.

During the drive, officials inspected rooftops, basements, hotels, restaurants and under-construction buildings in Jigatala. Aedes mosquit...