Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- President Abdul Hamid on Monday urged the authorities concerned to encourage people all to keep their houses and surroundings clean for preventing dengue.

He said this while delivering congratulatory speech on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha at Bangabhaban in the morning.

President Hamid said Eid is being observed at a time when dengue fever has taken a heavy toll on public health and spread all over the country.

He urged everyone to dispose animal waste at designated spots and said unplanned dumping may cause more aedes mosquito infestation.

"The concerned will have to take measures to encourage all to keep their houses and surroundings clean for preventing dengue. You'll also have to pay attention so that the joy of Ei...