The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication of Daffodil International University organized a rally on "Let Create Awareness and Prevent Dengue" on 5 August, 2019 in the capital with a view to create awareness among mass people along with encouraging them to keep the surroundings clean to prevent the dengue fever. Professor Dr. Sakhawat Ali Khan, Adviser, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication of DIU inaugurated the rally while Mr. Saleem Ahmed, Head of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication of DIU was present during the rally. The rally was alos attended by Ms. Shirin Gaffar, Reserved Ward Commissioner (Dhanmondi, Hazaribagh and New market area), Dhaka South City Corporation. The faculty members and students of Daffodil International University undertook various programs to mark the day.