, Oct. 13 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to step up public awareness campaigns and strengthen coordination among government agencies to prevent and control dengue.

He gave the directives at a meeting on dengue prevention and control at the Cabinet Division of Secretariat, said PM's Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu.

The Prime Minister said the next few months would be crucial for controlling dengue and asked all relevant government agencies to work together to prevent its spread.

He stressed the need to strengthen preventive measures, particularly in areas reporting higher numbers of dengue infections.

The Prime Minister also underscored the importance of public participation in dengue...