Despite the high rate of Dengue cases in the country, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh said degue is in our control.
The mayor came up with the assertion after inspection of Buriganga original channel cleaning and excavation activities on Wednesday (November 16) afternoon.
Taposh said, "Only 37 Dengue cases were detected in 75 wards of DSCC till November 15. It means the situation is under our control in DSCC areas."
Although the situation is under control in DSCC areas, the overall situation of dengue is deteriorating across the country.
DSCC mayor also said, "The expert should do further research on controlling the dengue menace in the country."