Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- The World Mosquito Program (WMP) wants to step into Bangladesh with its technology to help the country deal with dengue that caused widespread woes last year, saying that it has a record of successful journeys in a number of countries, including Australia, significantly reducing dengue cases.

"Dengue is a big problem in Australia but it is much bigger problem in many countries including here in Bangladesh," global public health expert Dr Peter Ryan told Dhaka Courier during his recent Bangladesh visit.

The WMP currently operates in 12 countries and their method involves using safe and natural bacteria known as "Wolbachia" to prevent transmission of mosquito-borne viral diseases such as dengue, Zika, chikungunya and yel...