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Can Bangladesh adopt Kolkata's dengue control model?

Experts suggest that Bangladesh could benefit from studying Kolkata's urban response model to combat the nationwide spread of dengue.

The Business Standard ยท 17 September 2026, 11:10 AM

With dengue fever now prevalent across Bangladesh, there are valuable lessons to be learned from how Kolkata organized its response to the disease. Experts suggest that adapting an urban-focused model could be a viable strategy for Bangladesh to manage the widespread transmission of the virus more effectively.