Md. Samiul Haque Sayem, Kalai (Joypurhat) 

State Minister for Public Administration and Food of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Abdul Bari, MP inaugurated the 'Dengue Prevention and Special Cleanliness Drive-2026' as the chief guest. 

Jointly organized by the Kalai Upazila Administration and Kalai Pourashava, the inauguration took place on Thursday morning  in the T&T area of Kalai Pourashava.

The event was presided over by Kalai, UNO Faisal Ahmed. Deputy Commissioner of Joypurhat, Md. Al Mamun Miah, attended as a special guest. Among others present were Najma Ara Begum, wife of  State Minister; Assistant Commissioner (Land) Abdullah-Al-Mahbub; Kalai Pourashava Executive Engineer A. K. M. Saiful Islam; Principal of Kalai Govt. Women's College Md. Nazim Uddin; Upazila BNP Convener Md. Ibrahim Hossain and Joint Convener Md. Moudud Alam Sarkar; Pourashava BNP Convener Md. Sajjadul Islam Talukder Sohel and Joint Convener Md. Abdul Alim Sarkar; Administrative Officer of the UNO Office Md. Mahbub Alam; Pourashava License Inspector Md. Mosta Hasan; Acting Amir of Upazila Jamaat Principal Md. Taiful Islam Fita and Acting Secretary Md. Khairul Islam, alongside people from all walks of life.

 State Minister Abdul Bari emphasized: "We must maintain a clean environment inside and outside our roads, offices, educational institutions, business establishments, and residences. 

Keeping the surroundings clean should not be left to the administration alone. Instead of relying solely on the administration's weekly cleanup activities, everyone must regularly keep their own areas clean. Clearing ditches, drains, and thickets will not only reduce the menace of mosquitoes and flies but also maintain a healthy environment.