Nearly 400 New Dengue Cases in a Day Across Bangladesh: DGHS
Dhaka: Two more people have died from dengue in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, raising this year’s total death toll to 202, according to data released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
In the same time frame, 396 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country with dengue fever, pushing the total number of confirmed cases in 2025 to 48,228. Currently, 2,344 dengue patients are receiving treatment in hospitals nationwide.
The latest fatalities were reported from Chattogram Division and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC). New dengue cases were recorded in several areas: Chattogram Division (96), Dhaka Division (90), Barishal Division (87), Dhaka South City Corporation (56), Dhaka North City Corporation (52), and Rajshahi Division (15).
The country witnessed 575 dengue-related deaths in 2024. The previous year, 2023, was the deadliest on record, with 1,705 deaths. That year also saw over 101,000 reported cases and more than 100,000 recoveries.
To combat the spread of dengue and improve monitoring efforts, the Dhaka North City Corporation recently launched the Dengue Watch Dashboard. This digital tool, developed through the DNCC Innovation Lab in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), aims to provide real-time data and support timely interventions to control outbreaks.
DNCC Administrator Mohammad Azaz said the dashboard represents a significant step towards making Dhaka a smarter and more responsive city. “It’s more than just a tool it symbolizes our commitment to innovation, transparency, and health-focused governance,” he said.
UNDP Resident Representative Stefan Liller highlighted the importance of innovation in urban health management, noting that the DNCC Innovation Lab established in 2025 was designed to develop smart, scalable, citizen-centred solutions. The Dengue Watch Dashboard, he added, reflects the potential of data-driven approaches when local leadership and innovation work together.
The dashboard was introduced at a public event attended by representatives from DGHS, the health ministry, city corporations, international partners, and local start-ups.
Dengue is caused by the dengue virus (DENV), transmitted through mosquito bites. While there is no specific cure, early diagnosis and proper medical care significantly reduce the risk of severe complications and death.
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