Bangladesh’s dengue situation remains a serious public health concern, with two more deaths reported in the latest 24-hour period and 790 new patients admitted to hospitals across the country. The latest figures have taken the number of dengue-related deaths recorded this year to 141.
The figures were disclosed in the Directorate General of Health Services’ (DGHS) regular dengue report issued on Friday, 11 September.
According to the DGHS, one of the latest deaths was recorded in the Dhaka North City Corporation area, while the other occurred in the Chattogram division. The distribution of new hospital admissions also shows that dengue continues to affect both the capital and several regions outside Dhaka.
Dhaka division recorded the highest number of new admissions during the 24-hour period, with 249 patients requiring hospital treatment. Chattogram division followed with 196 admissions, while 73 patients were admitted in Mymensingh.
The Dhaka North City Corporation area reported 62 new admissions, compared with 61 in Dhaka South City Corporation. Khulna recorded 60 new patients, while 38 were admitted in Rangpur and 33 in Rajshahi. Barishal division reported a further 18 hospital admissions.
The figures cover patients who required hospital treatment during the latest reporting period and indicate that dengue transmission remains widespread rather than being confined to a single area.
Since 1 January, a total of 141 people have died after contracting dengue, according to the DGHS. Dhaka division, including the two city corporations, has accounted for the largest share of deaths, with 72 fatalities recorded during the period.
Khulna division has reported the second-highest number of deaths, with 25, followed by Mymensingh with 14. Barishal has recorded 12 deaths, while Chattogram has reported 10. Rajshahi has registered six deaths, while Rangpur and Sylhet have each recorded one.
The continuing rise in hospital admissions places pressure on health facilities, particularly in areas where dengue cases are increasing rapidly. Patients with dengue can require close monitoring, especially when symptoms become severe, making timely diagnosis and access to appropriate medical care important.
Dengue is transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, which can breed in stagnant water around homes and other built-up areas. Preventive measures therefore remain a key part of controlling transmission. Removing containers and other places where water can accumulate can help reduce potential mosquito breeding sites.
The latest DGHS figures show that the disease continues to pose a nationwide challenge. With 790 new patients admitted in a single day and the annual death toll reaching 141, continued surveillance, mosquito-control measures and timely medical attention remain central to managing the ongoing outbreak.
