Dhaka, Sept. 13 -- State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku has said the ongoing dengue situation in Dhaka and other districts could take a more alarming turn over the coming months, urging citizens to remain vigilant from now.

"The risk of dengue may increase further in the coming months, so everyone needs to become aware from now," Tuku said while addressing a views exchange meeting with lawmakers and administration on the overall law and order situation and development activities in Dhaka district, held at the Dhaka Deputy Commissioner's conference room.

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