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Bangladesh is unlikely to see a drop in dengue cases during the upcoming winter months (November to January), as the disease, once seasonal, is turning into a year-round health concern due to lack of preparation and proper monitoring, experts warned. Though the dengue cases usually decline during cooler months experts warn that the surge may continue due to climate anomalies, urban conditions and lapses in mosquito control efforts this year. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), a total of 212 dengue deaths and 49,907 cases have been recorded in the country as of October 5, 2025 from January. Dengue claims nine more lives, second highest daily toll this year Authorities at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital and other tertiary centres reported a sharp rise in patient admissions as well. Over the past five years, the deadliest months for dengue in Bangladesh have shifted but consistently peaked between August and November. November 2024 saw year’s highest 173 deaths, September 2023 recorded 87, October 2022 had 86 while August 2021 reported 34 deaths. Kabirul Bashar, a professor of the Department of Zoology at Jahangirnagar University, said, “In recent years, the disease has crossed its seasonal boundary and is now present throughout the year. During the monsoon and post-monsoon periods its spread becomes alarmingly intense.” The trend clearly indicates that if effective measures are not taken immediately, the situation in October could become catastrophic, Bashar said. Bangladesh reports 263 more dengue cases in 24hrs A higher density Dengue vector means the rate of disease transmission will rise rapidly and the number of patients could double or even more within a few weeks, he said. “The spread is not limited to the capital. Major cities like Chattogram, Barishal, Khulna, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Mymensingh are witnessing a rapid increase in dengue cases. Alarmingly, rural areas are no longer safe either. Once primarily an urban disease, dengue has now infiltrated districts and upazilas,’’ he added. About two-thirds of the infected population still resides in urban areas but infections are steadily increasing in rural regions. This expanding pattern will make future dengue control efforts more difficult, said Kabirul Bashar. The most concerning aspect is that the highest infection and mortality rates are being observed among the youth and working-age population, particularly those between 16 to 30 years of age and this means that students and the nation’s workforce are at the greatest risk, he said.  Despite entering the final quarter of the year, hospitals across the country particularly in the capital—continue to report high occupancy of dengue patients. Many facilities are struggling with limited beds, shortages of platelets, and lack of trained medical personnel. “We are observing a shift in dengue’s seasonal pattern,” said Prof Dr Md Golam Sarwar, the country's only government-appointed medical entomologist currently based at NIPSOM. “If mosquito control operations are halted prematurely after October, we risk seeing an early resurgence in February or March. Sustained surveillance and control must continue year-round,” he warned. Dr Sohel, a physician of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, “As soon as patients develop warning signs like abdominal pain, bleeding, or persistent vomiting, they rush to Dhaka. By the time they reach us, their condition is often quite serious.”   He warned that the number of positive cases is rising daily. “If the hot weather persists, the outbreak may take a fatal turn.”   Shortage of Medical Entomologists Scientific mosquito control heavily relies on the work of medical entomologists who are trained to conduct proper mosquito larval surveys, determine mosquito density and breeding locations, identify serotypes of the virus, and recommend appropriate chemicals and methods for vector control Bangladesh has only one government-employed medical entomologist who is currently posted at the National Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine (NIPSOM) at the Head of the Entomology Department. On the other hand, 11 out of 12 city corporations have no medical entomologist while only 26 district civil surgeon offices have approved posts for entomologists, of which at least 12 remain vacant as of September 27. Incomplete Mosquito Surveys   Pre-monsoon, monsoon, and post-monsoon surveys are vital to assess mosquito density and plan effective control strategies. The 2025 pre-monsoon survey was released mid-June, by which time the monsoon had already started—limiting reaction time. In 2024, the monsoon survey wasn’t conducted at all due to financial and manpower constraints. Even when surveys are completed their recommendations are rarely implemented due to mismanagement, corruption, and lack of resources.  Bangladesh Society of Medicine is raising awareness about the dengue across the hospitals to control it from the very beginning. The organisation is advising the patients not to take any antibiotics and aspirin type medicine without the consultation of the registered doctor.      They also advise the patients to take more saline and liquid food and paracetamol for the relief from the pain and visit the doctor immediately just after doubting the presence of the diseases.  

Bangladesh logged its deadliest day of the year from dengue on Sunday, with 12 people succumbing to the mosquito-borne virus in just 24 hours. The latest fatalities pushed the nationwide death toll to 179 since January, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Health officials said 740 new patients were admitted to hospitals in the same period, taking the total number of confirmed cases this year to 48,831. 248 new dengue cases reported in 24 hours Now 2,021 patients are undergoing treatment in facilities across the country. The deaths were reported from multiple regions: five in Barishal division, three in Dhaka North City Corporation, two in Dhaka South City Corporation, and one each in Chattogram and Mymensingh divisions. Climate change behind world’s worst dengue death rates in Bangladesh Fresh infections were also widespread. Barishal (outside city areas) recorded 165 cases, Dhaka (outside city) 147, Dhaka North 122, Dhaka South 115, Chattogram 77, Khulna 52, Rajshahi 28, Mymensingh 22, Sylhet nine and Rangpur three. Public health experts warn the crisis is worsening faster than last year, when dengue killed 575 people nationwide. They called for quick action on mosquito control and better preparedness in hospitals as infections continue to rise.  

Eleven new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Thursday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,862 this year. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), new cases were reported as follows: two in Barishal Division (Out of CC), two in Dhaka Division (Out of CC), two in Dhaka South City Corporation, two in Dhaka North City Corporation, two in Khulna Division (Out of CC) and one in Mymensingh Division (Out of CC). Every family could face a cancer case by 2030 without greater awareness, experts warn The number of deaths remained at 13, with no new fatalities reported during this period, the DGHS added. Currently, 74 dengue patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. Doctors demand amendment to Tobacco Control Law Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people. According to the DGHS, there were 101,214 dengue cases and 100,040 recoveries in the same year.

Eight new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Sunday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,554 this year. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), new cases were reported as follows: three in Khulna Division (Out of CC), two in Chattogram Division (Out of CC), two in Dhaka North City Corporation and one in Dhaka Division (Out of CC). Every family could face a cancer case by 2030 without greater awareness, experts warn The number of deaths remained at 13, with no new fatalities reported during this period, the DGHS added. Currently, 65 dengue patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people. Edible oil in drums poses a threat to public health: PROGGA According to the DGHS, there were 101,214 dengue cases and 100,040 recoveries in the same year.

Six more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,385 this year. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), one new case was reported in Dhaka South City Corporation, while the remaining cases were in the Chattogram Division (outside the city corporation). The number of deaths remained at 12, with no new fatalities reported during this period, the DGHS added. Currently, 90 dengue patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people. According to the DGHS, there were 101,214 dengue cases and 100,040 recoveries in the same year.

Thirty-seven more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Sunday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,295 this year. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), three of the new cases were reported in Dhaka South City Corporation, while five were hospitalised in Dhaka North City Corporation. The number of deaths remained at 11, with no new fatalities reported during this period, the DGHS added. Antimicrobial Resistance in Bangladesh: Growing Threat and Urgent Solutions Currently, 91 dengue patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people. According to the DGHS, there were 101,214 dengue cases and 100,040 recoveries in the same year. Every family could face a cancer case by 2030 without greater awareness, experts warn

Seventeen new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Sunday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,187 this year. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), two of the new cases were reported in the Dhaka South City Corporation, while two were hospitalised in the Dhaka Division (outside the city corporation). Edible oil in drums poses a threat to public health: PROGGA The number of deaths remained at 10, with no new fatalities reported during this period, the DGHS added. Currently, 120 dengue patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. HMPV may become fatal with continuous mutation: Dr Sayedur Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people. According to the DGHS, there were 101,214 dengue cases and 100,040 recoveries in 2024.

Nineteen new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Friday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 791 this year. Of the new cases, eleven were reported in the Dhaka North City Corporation alone, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). HMPV may become fatal with continuous mutation: Dr Sayedur The number of deaths remained at 7, with no new fatalities reported during this period, the DGHS added. Currently, 254 dengue patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. First reported HMPV case in Bangladesh ends in death Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people. According to the DGHS, there were 101,214 dengue cases and 100,040 recoveries in 2024.

After several months of continuous dengue fever-related deaths, the country reported zero fatalities in the 24-hour period leading up to Wednesday morning. However, 67 patients were hospitalised during this period, raising the number of cases of the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 100,558 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services. Dengue prevention neglected in underprivileged areas: Speakers Among the new cases, 12 were reported in Dhaka North City Corporation, while 12 others were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation. The dengue death toll this year stands at 565. Currently, 935 patients are receiving treatment in various hospitals across the country. BNP urges urgent action to contain dengue outbreak Last year, 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record. The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 3, 18,749 recoveries last year.

Five more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Thursday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 541 this year. Among the recent fatalities, two occurred in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), one in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), one in Chattogram Division, and one in Rangpur Division (outside the city corporations). 873 killed during Anti-Discrimination Movement, 21,000 injured: Health Adviser During the period, 344 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of them, 69 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 70 were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation. As of now, 1,840 patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. Dengue prevention neglected in underprivileged areas: Speakers Since January 1, 2024, a total of 97,947 dengue cases have been reported. Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 1,705 people, making it the deadliest year on record. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), there were 321,179 dengue cases and 318,749 recoveries in 2023.