A special awareness campaign to prevent dengue was launched at Dr. Momtaz Begum University of Science and Technology, located in Bhairab, Kishoreganj, with the aim of enhancing awareness among the university community and the local area. The event was inaugurated on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, on the university campus by Professor Dr. Muhammad Azizul Hoque, Honorable Vice Chancellor (Acting) of the university, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

In his inaugural speech, the Honorable Vice Chancellor said, “Raising public awareness is the most important step in preventing dengue. We must eliminate breeding sites of Aedes mosquitoes by keeping our surroundings clean. Prevention, not only treatment, is the key to protecting ourselves from such crises.” He also urged all faculty members, officers, staff, and students to play an active role in extending the benefits of this campaign to the community level.

The first session of the event featured an informative presentation on dengue prevention, symptoms, and treatment by Dr. Enamul Haque, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He emphasized the importance of early detection, proper medical care, and spreading awareness at the household level. Professor Dr. A.F.M. Nazmus Sadat, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Chairman of the Department of Pharmacy, in his brief remarks, highlighted effective communication strategies for public awareness and stressed the importance of remaining calm and taking prompt action if infected with dengue. The event was attended by the Deans of all faculties, Department Chairmen, faculty members, officers, staff, and students from different departments. The first session was conducted by Mr. Md. Abdur Rashid, Chairman of the Department of Business Administration.

In the second session, the Honorable Vice Chancellor led a “Campus and Surroundings Cleanliness Drive” along with all members of the university family. He emphasized that this initiative should begin from everyone’s own home and spread throughout society. He also announced that the university plans to organize college-based dengue prevention campaigns in the near future as part of its community outreach activities.