As dengue cases surge across Chattogram, the Civil Surgeon’s Office has identified seven areas as “Red Zones,” indicating the highest risk of the mosquito-borne disease. In addition, five areas have been classified as “Yellow Zones,” seven as “Blue,” and four as “Green,” based on the severity of the outbreak. The classification follows an analysis of dengue patient data from hospitals across the city. In September, 106 dengue cases were reported in Kotwali, 103 in Bakolia, 76 in Bayezid, 33 in Bandar, 32 in Pahartali, 23 in Khulshi, and 20 in Chawkbazar. Other areas saw fewer but still significant cases, including 19 in Panchlaish, 18 in Halishahar, 15 in Patenga, and 11 in Chandgaon. “We designated the Red Zones based on the number of dengue cases we’ve recorded from those areas,” said Civil Surgeon Dr. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. “We have provided the city corporation with a list of these zones and requested they intensify mosquito control efforts.” In total, 515 people were diagnosed with dengue in September alone, with the majority coming from the identified Red Zones. Tragically, 16 people have died from dengue this year, 11 of them in September. Read: Two wards of DSCC declared 'red zones' due to increase in dengue cases Health experts warn that the situation could worsen this month. Entomologist Entezar Ferdaous said that they have detected certain areas as high-risk after conducting a survey. They have submitted findings to the city corporation for immediate action, including spraying insecticide and eliminating mosquito breeding sites. As of Thursday morning, Chattogram has recorded 1,867 dengue cases this year, with 21 new patients reported over 24 hours. Authorities remain on high alert as the threat of a larger outbreak looms. Read more: Red zones imposed in three more districts with general holidays

Another 112 patients were hospitalized with dengue fever across the country in 24 hours till Wednesday morning. With no new deaths reported during the period, the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease this year remained unchanged at 83, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Among the new patients, 99 were undergoing treatment in Dhaka hospitals while the remaining 13 cases were reported from outside the division. Of the deceased, 77 people died in Dhaka division alone, two each in Chattogram and Khulna divisions and one each in Rajshahi and Mymensingh division. Read: Dengue claimed 1 more life in Bangladesh, 183 more hospitalized in 24 hrs Some 768 patients diagnosed with dengue are receiving treatment in the country as of Wednesday morning. Of them, 593 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital while the remaining 175 were listed outside Dhaka. Since January, some 21,837 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue in the country. Read: Climate change making dengue an annual affair in Bangladesh: Experts So far, 20,986 dengue patients have left hospitals after recovery, said DGHS. In September, the country recorded the highest number of 7,841 dengue cases of the current year with 22 deaths.

Two more people died of dengue while 217 new patients were hospitalized across the country in 24 hours till Wednesday morning. The fresh deaths were reported in Dhaka, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest figures, the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease rose to 67. Among the deceased, 62 died in Dhaka city alone, two each in Chattogram and Khulna divisions and one in Rajshahi. Among the new patients, 174 were undergoing hospital treatment in Dhaka while the remaining 43 cases were reported from outside the division, according to DGHS. Read: Dengue: 184 more hospitalised in 24 hrs Some 983 patients diagnosed with dengue fever are receiving treatment in the country as of Wednesday morning. Of them, 776 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital while the remaining 207 were listed outside Dhaka. Some 17,007 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January. So far, 16,957 dengue patients have left hospitals after recovery, said DGHS. Read: Dengue: 248 more hospitalized in 24 hrs with no new death The number of dengue patients hospitalized in a single day was the highest with 343 patients on September 7. In August the country recorded the highest number of 7,698 dengue cases of the current year. In July, 2,286 people were diagnosed with dengue and 12 died while in June 272 cases were recorded with no deaths.

Another 164 new dengue patients were hospitalized across the country in 24 hours till Saturday morning. The number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease remained static at 59 as no fresh death was reported during the 24-hour period, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Among the new patients, 164 were undergoing treatment in hospitals in the capital while the remaining 57 cases were reported from outside the Dhaka division. Some 1,099 patients diagnosed with dengue are receiving treatment in the country, the DGHS said. Also read: Dengue cases likely to come down within a month: LGRD Minister Of them, 880 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital while the remaining 219 were listed from outside Dhaka. Among the deceased, 54 died in Dhaka city alone, two each in Chattogram and Khulna divisions and one in Rajshahi. Some 17,115 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January. So far, 15,957 dengue patients have left hospitals after recovery, the DGHS added. Also read: Dengue: 229 more hospitalized, no fresh death reported The highest number of dengue patients hospitalized in a single day so far this year was 343 patients on September 7. In August, the country recorded the highest number of 7,698 dengue cases in the current year. In July, 2,286 people were diagnosed with dengue and 12 died while in June 272 cases were recorded with no death.

One new dengue case was reported in the country on Tuesday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

One new dengue case was reported in the country on Thursday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

No new dengue case was reported in the country on Tuesday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

One new dengue case was reported  in the last 24 hours till 8am on Wednesday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

No new dengue case was reported  in the last 24 hours till 8am on Monday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

One new dengue case was reported  in the last 24 hours till 8am on Tuesday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).