Dhaka, April 22 -- The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has enlisted the help of the Bangladesh Army to exterminate Aedes mosquitoes, the carriers of the deadly dengue fever, in the capital.

DNCC Administrator Mohammad Ejaz made the revelation on Tuesday after a meeting with representatives from various hospitals on preparations for dengue prevention during the upcoming monsoon season.

Outlining the DNCC's plans to contain the threat of dengue, he said a public awareness campaign will be launched next week, encouraging residents to keep their homes clean. From the following week, fines will be imposed on homeowners who fail to maintain cleanliness on their premises.

He added that dengue treatment corners will be set up at all public...