Bangladeshi authorities have launched a campaign against mosquitoes at World Cup to ensure a bite-free experience for the audiences to watch the cricket.

Bangladeshi authorities have launched a campaign against mosquitoes at World Cup  to ensure a bite-free experience for the audiences 

The tournament is the biggest international sporting event Bangladesh has hosted since its independence in 1971 and organisers want to ensure the players, officials and spectators enjoy the event.

The country, which attracts few international visitors, is co-hosting the event with its giant neighbor and emerging economic giant, India, and Sri Lanka, both of which have booming tourism industries.

Dhaka health department chief Nasir Uddin said on Monday that hundreds of workers were spraying stadiums with insecticides and draining stagnant waters and drains where mosquitoes breed as part of the drive.

Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium is hosting six matches, including the opening clash between Bangladesh and India on Saturday. Two other matches are scheduled to be played in Chittagong, the second largest city.

While February and March are a good time to visit Bangladesh because it is still quite cool, the months are also the height of the mosquito season.

Dengue fever is common in Dhaka, but malaria is only considered a high risk outside the capital.

World Cup tickets are in high demand in Dhaka, where the Bangladesh Cricket Board released 9,000 tickets via a local bank for the opening match.