KHULNA : The ‘Mosquito Eradication Week-2026’ began at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) today to prevent mosquito-borne diseases and ensure a healthy campus environment.
KUET Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Muhammad Masud formally inaugurated the week-long programme on Thursday.
Speaking on the occasion, the vice-chancellor stressed the importance of regular mosquito-control and cleanliness activities alongside active and responsible participation of teachers, officers, employees and students in preventing mosquito-borne diseases.
He urged all concerned to work collectively to maintain cleanliness on the campus and destroy mosquito breeding grounds.
The programme will continue from September 17 to 23, covering residential halls, academic and administrative buildings, roads, drains, waterlogged areas and other parts of the campus.
As part of the programme, intensified mosquito-control and cleaning activities will be conducted to keep the KUET campus mosquito-free, clean and healthy.
Professor Dr Mohammad Abu Yusuf, chairman of the university’s Security Committee and dean of the Faculty of Science and Humanities, also spoke at the inaugural programme.
He underscored the need for regular mosquito-control operations and maintaining cleanliness at different places across the campus to prevent mosquito-borne diseases.
Deans of different faculties, directors of institutes, acting registrar, heads of departments, directors and branch heads, and teachers, officers and employees of the university attended the programme.
