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October 2025 emerged as the deadliest month for dengue fever in Bangladesh this year, claiming 80 lives and recording the highest number of cases, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The DGHS data shows that the country logged 2,250 dengue cases in October alone , the highest monthly total of the year, reflecting a worrying surge of the mosquito-borne disease that has become a recurring public health threat. The health authorities logged 76 Dengue deaths in September, 41 in July and 39 in August. The death toll reached 278 in 10 months till October. No death from dengue reported for second consecutive day Meanwhile, 506 new dengue cases were reported in 24 hours on Friday, raising the number of confirmed cases to 69,862 this year. DGHS Director General Prof Dr Md. Abu Jafor said the number of dengue infections is higher than last year but the death rate is lower. He came up with this information at a press briefing held on October 9. Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people. Dengue: Two more die; 762 hospitalised Of the total fatalities this year, 134 were reported under Dhaka South City Corporation, 41 under Dhaka North City Corporation, 40 in Barishal division, 25 in Chattogram division, 12 in Mymensingh division, eight in Khulna, three in Dhaka division (outside city corporation areas), and one in Sylhet division. Over the first ten months of 2025, Barishal City Corporation recorded the highest 17,224 dengue cases, followed by Dhaka division (outside city areas) with 11,548, Chattogram division 10,092, Dhaka South City Corporation 10,192, Dhaka North City Corporation 9,112, Khulna 3,543, Mymensingh 2,203, Rajshahi 4,298, Rangpur 794, and Sylhet 239. Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral infection transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, has turned into an endemic disease in Bangladesh in recent years. Health experts attribute this growing menace to the impacts of climate change, which have made the country’s environment increasingly favourable for the breeding and survival of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. Read more: How to Protect Babies and Children from Dengue Fever Erratic rainfall, prolonged monsoon seasons, waterlogging, and rising temperatures have expanded mosquito habitats, leading to more frequent and intense outbreaks. Experts also warn that traditional control measures such as fogging and larvicide use may no longer be sufficient as mosquito behaviour and breeding patterns are evolving. They stress the need for rigorous scientific research to understand how climate change is influencing the life cycle and reproductive behaviour of Aedes mosquitoes. This, they say, is essential to develop effective strategies for prevention and containment, especially as dengue continues to strain public health resources each year. Bangladesh saw its worst dengue outbreak in 2023, when the disease claimed over 1,700 lives — the highest toll since record-keeping began. Public health authorities fear the disease could become a year-round threat if urgent, coordinated action is not taken. Read more: Best Foods to Increase Platelets in Dengue Fever

Fifty-three more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours till Sunday morning, taking the total number of cases recorded so far this year to 2,707, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the newly recorded cases, 33 were reported from areas outside the Barishal City Corporation, six from outside Chattogram City Corporation, four from outside Dhaka City Corporation, one from Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), seven from Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), and two from areas outside Mymensingh City Corporation. The official death toll from the mosquito-borne disease remains unchanged at 20, as no new fatalities were reported. Currently, 184 dengue patients are undergoing treatment at various hospitals across the country. Dengue: 41 new cases reported in 24hrs Last year, the country saw an outbreak, with 575 deaths recorded and a total of 101,214 dengue cases were reported last year, with 100,040 recoveries, according to DGHS data.

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.

TWo more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Saturday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 13 this year. During the period, 18 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Lutful Azim elected BCSA president, Shamim secretary Among them, six were hospitalised in Dhaka, while the rest were outside the capital. A total of 821 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024. CARE Bangladesh signs MoU with Institute of Public Health Nutrition, National Nutrition Services  Last year, a total of 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. ERDFB holds seminar on ‘Victory of democracy in 12th parliamentary elections’ Last year’s September was the deadliest month for the dengue outbreak, with 396 fatalities and 79,598 cases, according to DGHS data.

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

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.  

Eleven more patients were hospitalised with dengue in the 24 hours till Tuesday 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-two dengue patients, including 18 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. Also read: Bangladesh reports one more dengue death, 3 new cases So far, the DGHS has recorded 941 dengue cases, 899 recoveries, and ten 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 strike enforced by doctors in Khulna district hospitals – protesting the attack on a fellow physician, allegedly by a police officer and others – has been postponed this morning for a week. The strike was postponed after three days, following assurance of taking measures in this regard from the authorities concerned. Soon after the postponement, the physicians joined work in respective hospitals.  Dr Baharul Alam, president of Khulna unit of Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA), said they postponed the strike for seven days upon assurance from Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Mayor Talukdar Abdul Khaleque and local administration of taking action, including arrest of the accused police officer.  Earlier, a tripartite meeting on the strike was held among the demonstrating physicians, the delegation of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and the local administration this morning. Awami League Organising Secretary SM Kamal was also present in the meeting. After the meeting, BMA leader Baharul came up with the declaration of the postponement around 11:40 am. Read more: 'Attack' on Khulna physician: Patients continue to suffer as doctors' strike drags into 3rd day Earlier on Friday a series of meetings between the physicians and the DGHS delegation were held but no one could reach a point to call off or postpone the strike.  The DGHS delegation led by its Additional Director General (admin) Dr Rasheda Sultana rushed to Khulna from the capital to address the issue on Friday and held several meetings with the physicians. On February 25, Dr Sheikh Nishat Abdullah, head of Burn and Plastic Surgery Department of Sheikh Abu Naser Specialised Hospital, was physically assaulted, allegedly by a patient’s relatives including ASI Naim, at a nursing home in Sheikhpara of Khulna city during surgery. Protesting the attack, BMA Khulna unit went on a 24-hour work abstention from Wednesday to Thursday morning. The physicians continued the strike for three consecutive days to press home their demand. The strike caused immense suffering to hospitalised patients and others who sought medical treatment. On Thursday, ASI Naim was attached to the police lines after withdrawal from his workplace in Satkhira when the allegation of assaulting a physician surfaced.

Eight more people were hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours till Thursday morning. Two patients out of the eight were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka while the rest were being treated at hospitals across the country, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Thirty-seven patients, including 20 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. Read more: Seven more dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours So far, the DGHS has recorded 576 dengue cases, 533 recoveries, and six deaths this year. The country logged 281 dengue deaths in 2022 – the highest on record after 179 deaths recorded in 2019. It also recorded 62,423 dengue cases and 61,971 recoveries last year.

Bangladesh registered 17 more Covid cases in 24 hours till Sunday morning. With the new numbers, the country's total caseload rose to 2,037,267, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). However, the official death toll from the disease remained unchanged at 29,440 as no new fatalities were reported. The daily case test positivity rose to 0.84 per cent from Saturday's 0.39 per cent as 2030samples were tested during the period. The mortality and recovery rates remained unchanged at 1.45 percent and 97.61 per cent, respectively, it added. Also read: Covid-19: Bangladesh registers another death, 23 cases In December last year, the country reported seven Covid-linked deaths and 540 cases. Bangladesh registered its highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 in 2021 and daily fatalities of 264 on August 5 the same year.