Dhaka, April 6 -- Even in the dry season, Aedes mosquito larvae and adult mosquitoes are being spotted in homes and establishments across Dhaka.

Experts say the presence of Aedes mosquitoes before the monsoon is alarming, considering the number of deaths and infections in the first three months of the year.

They stress the need for immediate preparations to control mosquitoes.

On Mar 24, a three-strong team was seen going door-to-door spraying mosquito repellent in Mirpur's Lalkuthi.

Two members were searching for mosquito larvae while the third was applying the insecticide.

It was learned that the two searching for larvae were laboratory staff from the Department of Zoology at Jahangirnagar University.

The other person was a mosqui...