Seven more deaths due to dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Wednesday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 264 this year. Among the recent fatalities, two occurred in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), three in Barishal Division (outside of city corporations), and one each in Khulna and Mymensingh Divisions (excluding city corporations). BNP urges urgent action to contain dengue outbreak During this period, 1,138 additional patients were hospitalized with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of these, 252 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka North City Corporation, while 186 were hospitalized in Dhaka South City Corporation. Currently, 3,831 patients are receiving treatment in various hospitals across the country. Since January 1, 2024, a total of 53,196 dengue cases have been reported. Rise in dengue cases: Ctg declares seven areas “Red Zones” Last year was particularly severe, with 1,705 deaths recorded, making it the deadliest year on record. The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 318,749 recoveries in 2023.

Five more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Saturday morning, bringing the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 182 this year. During this period, 927 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Dengue situation turning alarming; Dhaka sees half of nationwide cases Of the latest deaths, two occurred in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), one in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and two in Barishal division. Among the patients, 260 were admitted in Dhaka North City Corporation, while 172 were treated in Dhaka South City Corporation. As per the DGHS record, 14 people died in January this year, three in February, five in March, two in April, 12 in May, eight in June, 12 in July and 27 in August, and 80 in September. Red Crescent to support Bangladesh in combating dengue, cholera A total of 35,365 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024. Last year, 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record, with 321,179 cases recorded.