Thursday, 20th August 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 24th July 2025, 7:17 PM
In the past 24 hours, 280 new dengue cases and one death have been reported across Bangladesh, with the majority of new hospitalisations occurring in the Barishal division, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Regional Breakdown of Hospitalised Cases:
| Division / Region | Number of Hospitalisations |
| Barishal Division | 66 |
| Chattogram Division (excl. city) | 45 |
| Dhaka Division (excl. city) | 44 |
| Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) | 30 |
| Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) | 24 |
| Khulna Division | 25 |
| Rajshahi Division | 39 |
| Mymensingh Division | 3 |
| Rangpur Division | 4 |
| Total | 280 |
The DGHS noted that Barishal remains the worst affected region in this current wave of dengue infections.
Cumulative Dengue Figures for 2025 (So Far):
Comparison with 2024:
| Year | Deaths | Infections |
| 2024 | 575 | 101,214 |
| 2025 (so far) | 70 | 18,625 |
Health authorities continue to urge the public to take preventive measures against mosquito breeding and remain vigilant, particularly in the regions reporting high case numbers.
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