The country's primary, secondary and higher secondary level educational institutions reopened today (July 09) after the holy Eid-ul-Azha holiday amid the fear of dengue, a disease carried by the Aedes mosquito. 

The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) and the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education have instructed to prevent mosquitoes' spread in educational institutions.
 
However, there is fear among students-parents-teachers about the spread of common mosquitoes, including Aedes, in educational institutions closed for two weeks.

According to the guidelines of the DSHE, a dengue outbreak has recently occurred in the capital Dhaka and various parts of the country. Many people are affected, and many are at risk. It is possible to get rid of this disease if it is taken precautions. Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease.

Places where water stagnates in school playgrounds and buildings and water in flower pots are perfect breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes. Under this situation, to prevent the spread of dengue, it has been requested all the educational institutions of the country follow some guidelines after opening following the Eid-ul-Azha vacation. Five guidelines are:

1. Playgrounds and buildings should be kept clean regularly.
2. Stagnant water in the field or building should be removed quickly.
3. The flower tubs kept for the beautification of educational institutions should be kept clean regularly.
4. It should be ensured that water does not stagnate in the breeding ground of Aedes mosquitoes.
5. The concerned authorities and teachers will inform students daily about ways to prevent dengue.

BDST: 1023 HRS, JULY 09, 2023
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