, May 4 -- Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abdus Salam on Monday announced that the first Saturday of every month will be observed as 'Cleaning Day' across DSCC areas to prevent Aedes mosquito-borne diseases including dengue and to ensure a cleaner city environment.

The first official 'Cleaning Day' will be observed on May 9 across DSCC areas.

The decision was announced at a view-exchange meeting held at Nagar Bhaban conference room.

As per the meeting decisions, all government offices, residential quarters, educational institutions (schools, colleges, madrashas), areas under RAJUK and REHAB, as well as privately owned premises within DSCC jurisdiction, will conduct cleanliness drives and eliminate mosquito breeding g...