Bangladesh Grapples with Worst Dengue Outbreak in Decades

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Bangladesh is facing one of its most severe dengue seasons in recent years, with the number of cases and hospitalisations soaring to record highs. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 740 new dengue cases and nine deaths were reported in the past 24 hours, marking the highest daily figures of the year. Since the beginning of 2025, the country has recorded 179 dengue-related fatalities and 40,461 hospitalisations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The recent surge in dengue cases has resulted in 179 fatalities and 40,461 hospitalisations since the beginning of 2025, with 740 new cases and nine deaths reported in the past 24 hours.
  • The highest daily number of fatalities was reported on September 22, with three deaths from the previous day, bringing the total to nine.
  • September has become a particularly deadly month, with 57 fatalities reported so far, surpassing the previous peak of 41 in July.
  • The month of August also saw a significant number of dengue-related hospitalisations, with 10,496 patients admitted.
  • Currently, 2,021 dengue patients are undergoing treatment nationwide, including 756 in Dhaka and 1,265 in other districts.
  • The DGHS has been tracking dengue cases in Bangladesh since 2000, with the worst outbreak on record occurring in 2023, when 321,179 patients were hospitalised and 1,705 lives were lost.

Statistics:

  • 179 dengue-related fatalities have been reported since the beginning of 2025.
  • 40,461 hospitalisations have been recorded since the beginning of 2025.
  • 740 new dengue cases and nine deaths were reported in the past 24 hours.
  • 2,021 dengue patients are currently undergoing treatment nationwide.
  • 756 of the patients undergoing treatment are in Dhaka, while 1,265 are in other districts.
  • The worst dengue outbreak on record occurred in 2023, resulting in 321,179 hospitalisations and 1,705 fatalities.

Sources:

  • BDNews24, "Dengue claims 9 lives in Bangladesh, 740 hospitalised in 24 hours"
  • BDNews24, "Dengue claims six more lives in Bangladesh, toll reaches 87 this year"
  • Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
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