United News of Bangladesh

The country recorded 41 new dengue cases in the 24 hours till Tuesday morning, pushing the total number of reported cases this year to 2,148, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the newly reported cases, 15 were from areas under Barishal Division (outside the city corporation areas), 12 from Chattogram Division (outside city corporation areas), two from Dhaka Division (outside city corporation areas), and one from Rangpur Division (outside city corporation areas). Within Dhaka city, one new case was reported under Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), while Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) recorded 10 cases during the same period. Dengue catastrophe looms as Dhaka battles worst mosquito menace So far, 16 people have died from dengue-related complications this year, the DGHS said. Currently, 112 dengue patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people and there were 101,214 dengue cases, also 100,040 recoveries in the same year.

Dengue claimed two more lives and sent 22 people to hospitals across the country in the 24 hours till Saturday morning, raising this year’s death toll to 16 and the total number of cases to 2,074, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The latest fatalities were reported from Barishal Division, outside the city corporation areas. Of the 22 new cases, ten were reported from outside city corporation areas in Barishal Division, three from Dhaka North City Corporation, three from Dhaka South City Corporation, four from outside city corporation areas in Dhaka Division, and two from outside city corporation areas in Chattogram Division. Currently, 102 dengue patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals across the country. Last year, the country experienced a severe dengue outbreak that resulted in 575 deaths and 101,214 reported cases. A total of 100,040 patients recovered during that period.

Bangladesh is likely to experience  one or two severe heat waves in the current month, said Met office . In its long-range weather outlook for April, Bangladesh Meteorological  Department  said 2-4 mild (36-38.9)°C/moderate (38-39.9)°C and 1-2 severe (40-41.9)°C heat waves are likely over the country  this month. Rainfall is likely to be below normal over the country, it said. Besides, 1-2 Low Pressure System are likely to form over the Bay of Bengal and one of them may intensify into a depression or cyclone. It also predicted 5-7 days light or moderate thunderstorms with hail and 1-3 days of severe thunderstorms with hail at places over the country during the period. Day and night temperature is likely to be above normal over the country. A meeting was held with an expert team for providing Long Range Weather Forecast at on 27 March  at Storm Warning Centre, Dhaka with a hybrid platform, it said. BMD forecast weather of April after appropriate analysis of weather observations, weather pattern of upper level, different types of atmospheric weather chart, climate model, SOI (El Nino & La Nino condition) and the weather forecast of April 2025 from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recognised institutes, Global Producing Centers (GPCs), ECMWF, JMA, NOAA, IRI-Columbia University, APEC Climate Centre (APCC), RIMES and C3S etc, it added. The water flow of the main rivers may be normal in this month. The water levels of the rivers in the northeastern region of the country may increase rapidly due to moderate to heavy rainfall in the northeastern region and adjacent catchment areas during second half of this month. The water flow of the main rivers may be normal elsewhere over the country, said the Met office. Bangladesh, already grappling with a range of climate-induced challenges, now faces heightened risks from intensifying heatwaves. In 2024, heatwaves with temperatures soaring above 42°C have forced authorities to shut down schools nationwide, affecting the education of an estimated 33 million children.

Three more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Friday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,865 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Two new cases were reported in Chattogram Division (outside of CC), and one case was reported in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). The number of deaths remained at 13, with no new fatalities reported during this period, the DGHS added. Currently, 69 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.  

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.

Two more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Wednesday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,851 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). One new case was reported in each of Dhaka North City Corporation and Dhaka South City Corporation. Seminar highlights importance of proper iftar and sehri The number of deaths remained at 13, with no new fatalities reported during this period, the DGHS added. Currently, 76 dengue patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. Every family could face a cancer case by 2030 without greater awareness, experts warn 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.

Twelve more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Sunday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,823 this year. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), new cases were reported as follows: four in Barishal Division (Out of CC), three in Chattogram Division (Out of CC), three in Dhaka Division (Out of CC), one in Rajshahi Division (Out of CC) and one in Dhaka South City Corporation. Infections cause 20-40% of newborn deaths in Bangladesh: Study The number of deaths remained at 13, with no new fatalities reported during this period, the DGHS added. Currently, 85 dengue patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people. HMPV may become fatal with continuous mutation: Dr Sayedur According to the DGHS, there were 101,214 dengue cases and 100,040 recoveries in the same year.

Thirteen more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,811 this year. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), new cases were reported as follows: four in Dhaka Division (Out of CC), three in Khulna Division (Out of CC), two in Barishal Division (Out of CC), and four in Dhaka South City Corporation. 9 more dengue cases reported in 24hrs The number of deaths remained at 13, with no new fatalities reported during this period, the DGHS added. Currently, 92 dengue patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. Every family could face a cancer case by 2030 without greater awareness, experts warn 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.

Twenty-two more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Sunday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,737 this year. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), new cases were reported as follows: nine in Barishal Division (Out of CC), three in Chattogram Division (Out of CC), seven in Dhaka Division (Out of CC), one in Dhaka South City Corporation, one in Khulna Division (Out of CC), and one in Mymensingh Division (Out of CC). Nationwide Vitamin A campaign starts Saturday The number of deaths remained at 13, with no new fatalities reported during this period, the DGHS added. Currently, 102 dengue patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. Every family could face a cancer case by 2030 without greater awareness, experts warn 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.

Nine more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,715 this year. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), new cases were reported as follows: three in Barishal division (Out of CC), one in Dhaka North City Corporation, four in Dhaka South City Corporation and one in Mymensingh Division (Out of CC). The number of deaths remained at 13, with no new fatalities reported during this period, the DGHS added. Currently, 95 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.