Despite the rapidly worsening dengue outbreak in the country, the two city corporations in Dhaka are failing to implement effective measures, with their response seemingly confined in recent times to realising fines from the public. Residents in various areas of the city complain of a lack of action during the Aedes mosquito breeding season and a failure to eradicate the breeding grounds before the monsoon arrived. Experts have highlighted that this dire situation is a result of the city corporations' inadequate efforts in controlling dengue throughout the year. 11 more deaths as July turns deadliest month ever for dengue in Bangladesh The alarming situation being witnessed today is the consequence of inadequate year-round measures to control dengue, according to Dr. Manjur Ahmed Chowdhury, an entomologist. "The two city corporations should take preventive measures before the dengue season starts by collecting and testing mosquitoes in high-infestation areas. However, there is no such initiative, and fines alone will not benefit dengue control," he said. He also criticized the unscientific and ineffective instructions given by the city corporations, as well as the lack of skilled manpower to handle the situation. He emphasized that using fogging for mosquito control is proven to be an ineffective method for mosquito control or eradication. Dengue outbreak: DSCC distributes leaflets in mosques to raise awareness Furthermore, experts pointed out that the government's lack of effdctive policies for mosquito control and dengue prevention has rendered the efforts of city corporations and municipalities ineffective all over the country. Since dengue became endemic in Bangladesh starting in 2000, till 2018 it was confined to Dhaka city. The first infections outside Dhaka were recorded in 2019. Today it is present in all 64 districts. Public health expert Dr. Lelin Chowdhury explained that mere ‘exhibitionism’ of collecting fines by the city corporations without proper collaboration with the public and representatives will not effectively control dengue. He stressed the need for joint efforts to combat the issue. The absence of laboratories and entomologists in the two cities also contributes to the ineffective control measures. Dhaka grappling with worst dengue outbreak due to gross failure of two mayors: BNP The failure of the city corporations to effectively control mosquito breeding has allowed the Aedes mosquitoes, carriers of the dengue virus, to spread across the country, leading to a serious dengue outbreak. As the situation worsens, experts warn that immediate action and proper strategies are essential to curb the dengue epidemic. Dr. Be-Nazir Ahmed highlighted the necessity for technical expertise in mosquito control and suggested the establishment of laboratories for research on the subject. Entomologist Professor Kabirul Bashar emphasized the importance of scientific mosquito control involving the public, city corporations, municipalities, and the local government ministry. He proposed implementing mosquito breeding ground destruction activities in conjunction with hotspot management. Despite the city corporations' significant spending on mosquito control, the results have been disappointing, with the number of dengue cases and deaths continuing to rise. Reports of irregularities in the spraying of mosquito-killing drugs have also surfaced, raising doubts about the effectiveness of the expenditures. In the last fiscal year 2022-23, the two city corporations spent Tk 128 crore on mosquito control, with North City Corporation's (TK 101 crore) expenses being almost four times higher than those of South City Corporation (Tk 27 crore)  

Forty-six more people were hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours till Monday morning. Of the new patients, 41 were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka and the rest outside it. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 162 dengue patients, including 139 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. So far, the DGHS has recorded 1,533dengue cases, 1,358 recoveries, and 13 deaths this year. The country logged 281 dengue deaths in 2022 – the highest on record after 179 deaths recorded in 2019. Also, it recorded 62,423 dengue cases and 61,971 recoveries last year.  

Forty more people were hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours till Monday morning. Of the new patients, 36 were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka and the rest outside it. According to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 148 dengue patients, including 122 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. Also read: 3 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs So far, it has recorded 1,487 dengue cases and 1,326 recoveries with 13 deaths this year. The country logged 281 dengue deaths in 2022 – the highest on record after 179 deaths recorded in 2019. Also, it recorded 62,423 dengue cases and 61,971 recoveries last year.  

Thirty-four more people were hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours till Monday morning. Of the new patients, 29 were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka and the rest outside it, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Eighty-three dengue patients, including 70 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. So far, the DGHS has recorded 1,123 dengue cases, 1,029 recoveries, and eleven deaths this year. Also read: 9 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs The country logged 281 dengue deaths in 2022 – the highest on record after 179 deaths recorded in 2019. Also, it recorded 62,423 dengue cases and 61,971 recoveries last year.  

Four more people were hospitalised with dengue in the 24 hours till Saturday morning. Of the new patients, four were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Twenty-five dengue patients, including 16 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. Also read: 6 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours So far, the DGHS has recorded 847 dengue cases, 813 recoveries, and nine deaths this year. The country logged 281 dengue deaths in 2022 – the highest on record after 179 deaths recorded in 2019. Also, it recorded 62,423 dengue cases and 61,971 recoveries last year.  

 Another person died from dengue in 24 hours till Sunday morning.  With the new number, the official death toll from dengue rose to three this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Besides, 22 people were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease. Of the new patients, five were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka and 17 outside it. One hundred and twenty dengue patients, including 48 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. Also read; Bangladesh reports seven more dengue cases The DGHS has recorded 399 dengue cases and 276 recoveries so far this year. The country recorded 281 dengue deaths in 2022 – the highest on record after 179 deaths recorded in 2019. The DGHS recorded 62,423 dengue cases and 61,971 recoveries in the past year.      

With another death from dengue recorded in 24 hours till Friday morning, the official death toll from the mosquito-borne disease rose to 242 this year. During this time, 221 more patients, including 141 in Dhaka city, were hospitalised, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The latest death was reported from Dhaka division. Read: Lack of awareness fuels dengue menace: Army Chief The latest number took Dhaka division’s death toll to 149. A total of 1,969 dengue patients, including 1,135 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. The DGHS has recorded 55,145 dengue cases and 52,934 recoveries so far this year.

With five more deaths reported in 24 hours till Thursday morning, this year’s fatalities from Dengue climbed to 192. During this period, 888 patients were hospitalised with the viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the latest deaths, three were reported from Chattogram and one each from Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions. Also read: Dengue death toll in Bangladesh reaches 187 The new figures raised the death toll in Dhaka division to 118, in Chattogram division to 48 and in Mymensingh to five. Of the new patients, 475 were admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka and 413 outside it, according to the DGHS. A total of 3,248 dengue patients, including 1,915 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. The directorate has recorded 46,486 dengue cases and 43,046 recoveries so far this year. Also read: Dengue death toll in Bangladesh reaches 182, surpassing previous record This year’s fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease reached 182 on Tuesday, exceeding all previous records in Bangladesh. Earlier the country recorded the highest 179 deaths from Dengue in a year in 2019.

Two more dengue patients died in 24 hours till Friday morning, raising this year’s death toll from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 50. During this period, 125 more patients were hospitalised with the viral fever as cases have continued to increase, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The latest deaths were reported from Dhaka division raising the death in the division to 23. The dengue death toll in Chattogram division remained unchanged at 23 and in Barishal division at four. Of the new patients, 92 were admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka and 33 outside it. A total of 1,514 dengue patients, including 1,174 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. On June 21, the DGHS reported the first death of the season from the viral disease. This year, the directorate has recorded 13,000 dengue cases and 11,436 recoveries so far.

Another dengue patient died and 128 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till Tuesday morning. The latest death was reported from Dhaka. With this, the authorities recorded 17 deaths from the viral infection this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Among the deaths this year, 10 were reported from Cox’s Bazar while seven from Dhaka. Read: Dengue numbers keep rising: 92 new cases reported Of the new patients, 108 were hospitalised in Dhaka while the 20 in other places, it said. As many as 424 dengue patients including 361 in the capital are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. On June 21, the DGHS reported the first death of the season from the viral disease. This year, the DGHS has recorded 3,983 dengue cases and 3,542 recoveries so far.