The dengue situation might worsen in the months of August and September, according to health experts. Despite the government's visible preventive measures, the numbers of cases and fatalities from dengue fever are rising day by day as a record number of dengue cases and deaths were reported in the country in the first six months of this year. According to experts, the pattern of Aedes mosquitoes has changed as it has now become much “smarter” than before. Prof. Dr. Kabirul Bashar, Entomologist of Jahangirnagar University, said, “The dengue situation may worsen in the running month. During our research in the laboratory, we make a model after analyzing some factors, including the density of Aedes mosquito population, number of dengue patients, temperature, humidity and rainfall. It is clear that the dengue situation may worsen in the coming days. It could take a serious turn in the months of August and September.” Dengue death toll rises to 127 with record 13 deaths in 24 hours “At this moment it is important to manage dengue hotspots and use fogging to combat Aedes mosquitoes in those areas where dengue has already spread. In that case, the authorities can detect the infected people through their address and kill the mosquitoes through fogging machines, because as long as these mosquitoes remain alive, dengue will spread in all the areas,” he said. He also urged city dwellers to combat dengue and ensure that Aedes mosquitoes do not accumulate in their homes and yards. 55 wards in Dhaka at high risk According to a survey conducted in 98 wards — under Dhaka North and South city corporations — by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), from June 18 to 27, 55 wards are at high risk of dengue. During the survey in 40 wards of Dhaka North City Corporation and 58 wards in South City Corporation, Aedes larvae were found in 43.53% multipurpose buildings, 21.31% houses and 18.21% under construction buildings. Dengue death toll rises to 114 with record 8 more deaths in 24 hours The wards which are at high risk of dengue under Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) are: No 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 37 and 38. The areas include Mirpur, Pallabi, Mazar Road, Pirer Bagh, Monipur, Shewrapara, Kafrul, Ibrahimpur, Khilkhet, Kuril, Joar Shahara, Banani, Gulshan, Baridhara, Mohakhali, Rampura, Khilgaon, Malibagh, Karwanbazar, Tejturi Bazar, Agargaon, Mohammadpur, Baitul Aman, Moghbazar, Iskaton and Badda. The wards which are at high risk of dengue under Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC)are: No 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 26, 33, 34, 36, 41, 44, 46, 48, 50, 51, 54, 55 and 57. The areas include Goran, Meradia, Basabo, Sabujbagh, Mugda, Madartek, Fakirapool, Arambagh, Shahjahanpur, Rajarbagh, Old Paltan, Baitul Mukarram, dhanmondi, Rayerbazar, Nilkhet, Science Laboratory, Elephant Road, Minto Road, Kakrail, Hazaribagh, Lalbagh, Azimpur, Palashi, Bongshal, Siddiquebazar, Shakharibazar, Wari, Sutrapur, Mill Barrack, Sayedabad, North Jatrabari, Mirhazaribagh, Dholaipar, Gendaria, Jurain and Kamrangirchar. Reasons behind deaths from dengue Public health expert Dr Lelin Chowdhury said the country has recorded the highest death toll from dengue in the first six months this year. There are some reasons behind it. First, most of those who were infected with dengue this year, have had dengue once or twice before. When they again became infected with the disease, the severity increased. Most of them failed to identify whether they were infected with dengue or not and some people were in a dilemma. When they delay in seeking medical attention, they develop a condition of complications or shock syndrome, he said, adding, “This is another reason for deaths behind dengue.” DSCC opens control room to check dengue Besides, the behaviour pattern of Aedes mosquitoes has changed as they bite people throughout the day and night, and can remain active in artificial light outside, which is playing a vital role in dengue infection. “We are afraid that if no immediate program is taken against the Aedes mosquito to control dengue, a terrible disaster might be upon us in the coming days,” he said. Replying to a question on why the authorities concerned have not yet managed to control dengue, Dr Lelin said, “The authorities concerned of the city corporations have not taken effective measures as we see. Secondly, it is not possible for the city corporations alone to combat dengue. For this, the public representatives and people should be involved as well.” Prof. Dr Nazmul Islam, director of disease control and line of DGHS, said during a survey conducted on 3149 houses in 40 wards of DNCC and 58 wards of DSCC, Aedes larvae were found in 549 houses, which is an alarming sign. He also blamed people’s unawareness behind the spread of dengue. Read more: Best Foods to Increase Platelets in Dengue Fever Prof Abul Bashar Mohammad Khurshid Alam, Director General of the DGHS, said, “This year, as monsoon has started late, there is a possibility that the dengue season may prolong. We have taken steps to minimize the manpower crisis and dengue treatment is going on in all hospitals in the capital.” Additional director of DGHS, Dr. Rasheda Sultana, told UNB that dengue corners have been opened in all hospitals and an information desk is available in the hospitals. Sufficient beds are available for providing treatment to dengue patients. There are 800 beds in DNCC’s dedicated dengue hospital while there are 600 beds in Mugda General Hospital, 120 in Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, 195 in Salimullah Medical College and Hospital, 44 in Shishu Hospital, 120 in Suhrawardy Hospital, 250 in Kurmitola General Hospital, and 72 in Kuwait Maitree Hospital. According to DGHS report till July 18, thirteen deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, the highest number of deaths in a day from the mosquito-borne disease this year, raising the fatalities in Bangladesh to 127 in 2023. Read more: Dengue Prevention: 10 Home Remedies to Repel Mosquitoes During the period, 1,533 more patients were hospitalised with the viral fever, it said. Of the new patients, 779 were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka and the rest outside it, according to DGHS. A total of 5,569 dengue patients, including 3,443 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. So far, the DGHS has recorded 24,000 dengue cases and 18,304 recoveries this year. Read more: How to Protect Babies and Children from Dengue Fever

Sixty-seven more people were hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours till Sunday morning as the cases keep rising in the country. Of the new patients, 58 were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka and the rest outside it, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Two-hundred-nine dengue patients, including 180 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. Also read: Dengue cases surge: 35 patients hospitalised in 24 hrs So far, the DGHS has recorded 1, 771 dengue cases, 1, 549 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. END/UNB/MAS

Bangladesh registered thirteen more Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours till Tuesday morning. With the new numbers, the country's total caseload rose to 2,038,174, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). However, the official death toll from the disease remained unchanged at 29,446 as no new fatalities were reported. The daily case test positivity dropped to 0.66 percent from Monday's 1.55 percent as 1969 samples were tested. Also read: Bangladesh records 9 more Covid cases However, the recovery and death rates remained unchanged at 98.40 percent and 1.44 percent, respectively. Bangladesh registered its highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year and highest number of fatalities of 264 on August 10 the same year.  

Three more people were hospitalised with dengue in the 24 hours till Sunday morning. Of the new patients, one was admitted to hospitals in Dhaka and the rest outside it, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Fifteen patients, including eight in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. So far, the DGHS has recorded 850 dengue cases, 826 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. END/UNB/MAS  

Two more patients were hospitalised with dengue in the 24 hours till Monday morning. Of the new patients, one was admitted to a hospital in Dhaka and another outside it, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). 21 dengue patients, including 11 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. Also read: 2 more dengue cases reported in 24 hrs: DGHS So far, the DGHS has recorded 809 dengue cases, 779 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.  

Eight more people were hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours till Monday morning. Of the new patients, five were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka and the rest outside it, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Thirty dengue patients, including 15 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. Read: Bangladesh reports 6 more Covid-19 cases So far, the DGHS has recorded 766 dengue cases, 727 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.

One more patient was hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours till Friday morning. The new patient was admitted to hospital outside in Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Thirty-one dengue patients, including 16 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. Read: Bangladesh reports 16 more Dengue cases So far, the DGHS has recorded 752 dengue cases, 712 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.  

Eight more people were hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours till Sunday morning. Of the new patients, three were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka and the rest outside it, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Thirty-two dengue patients, including 14 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. Also read: Dengue: One more dies, 4 patients hospitalised So far, the DGHS has recorded 727 dengue cases, 686 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.    

The overall number of Covid-19 cases in the world is now approaching 678 million. According to the latest global data, the total Covid-19 case count amounted to 677,724,407 while the death toll from the virus reached 6,783,338 this morning (February 14, 2023). The US has reported 104,787,053 Covid-19 cases so far, while 1,140,209 people have died from the virus in the country — both highest counts globally. India reported 82 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, the union health ministry data showed on Monday. While active cases declined to 1,837, the total number of cases has reached 44.7 million so far. Read: US lauds countries, partners including Bangladesh who participated in COVID-19 Global Action Plan Meanwhile, France has registered 39,565,489 Covid-19 cases so far, occupying the third position in the world number-wise, while 164,587 people have died in the country, as per Worldometer. Covid-19 situation in Bangladesh Bangladesh reported one more Covid-linked death and 9 cases in the 24 hours till Monday morning. With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,445 and caseload to 2,037,688, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The daily Covid-19 test positivity rate increased to 0.45 percent from Sunday's 0.28 as 2,022 samples were tested. Read More: Covid-19: Bangladesh logs 8 more cases in 24 hours.

Bangladesh reported eight more Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours till Thursday morning. With the new number, the country's total caseload rose to 2,037,655, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Read more: Bangladesh sees one more Covid death, 11 cases However, the official death toll from the disease remained unchanged at 29,444 as no new fatalities were reported. The daily case test positivity rate dropped to 0.36 percent from Wednesday's 0.42 as the 2,622 samples were tested. The recovery rate increased to 97.97% while the death rate remained at 1.44 percent. Bangladesh registered its highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year and its highest number of fatalities of 264 on August 10 the same year.