Bangladesh Battles Dengue Surge: 580 New Cases in 24 Hours
Dhaka: Bangladesh continues to battle a growing dengue outbreak, with three more deaths reported in the last 24 hours. This brings the total number of deaths due to the mosquito-borne viral infection to 135 in 2025 so far, according to data from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The recent fatalities were reported from three different regions: Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), Chattogram Division (outside city corporation areas), and Mymensingh Division.
In the same 24-hour period, 580 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country. This raises the total number of dengue cases in 2025 to 34,411.
Regional Breakdown of New Cases:
Barishal Division (outside CC): 128 cases
Chattogram Division (outside CC): 94 cases
Dhaka North City Corporation: 85 cases
Dhaka Division (outside CC): 85 cases
Dhaka South City Corporation: 80 cases
Rajshahi Division (outside CC): 55 cases
Khulna Division (outside CC): 32 cases
Mymensingh Division (outside CC): 17 cases
Rangpur Division: 3 cases
Sylhet Division (outside CC): 1 case
Currently, 1,571 patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country.
Comparing with 2024:
In the previous year, 575 people died from dengue in Bangladesh. The country also recorded a total of 101,214 dengue cases and 100,040 recoveries in 2024.
In August 2025 alone, the country saw 39 deaths and 10,496 new cases, while July recorded 41 deaths and 10,684 cases, showing that the disease remains a major health concern.
About Dengue:
Dengue is a viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, particularly common in tropical and subtropical regions. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), many people infected with the dengue virus show no symptoms. However, common symptoms can include high fever, severe headaches, muscle and joint pain, nausea, and skin rash.
Most patients recover in 1 to 2 weeks, but in some cases, the disease can become severe and life-threatening, requiring hospitalisation.
Health authorities are urging the public to take precautions, such as using mosquito repellents, eliminating stagnant water, and seeking medical attention early if symptoms appear.
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