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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 28th July 2025, 6:28 PM
Two individuals have died from dengue and 394 others have been hospitalised across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Monday morning.
The ongoing dengue outbreak, fuelled by the mosquito-borne virus, continues to exert pressure on the healthcare system, with a sharp rise in cases reported in various divisions and city corporations.
Hospitalisations in the Last 24 Hours by Region
| Region / Division | New Hospitalisations |
| Barishal Division | 108 |
| Chattogram Division | 81 |
| Dhaka Division | 48 |
| Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) | 34 |
| Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) | 48 |
| Khulna Division | 34 |
| Rajshahi Division | 31 |
| Rangpur Division | 10 |
| Total | 394 |
During the same period, 364 patients were discharged from hospitals after receiving treatment for the disease.
Dengue Situation Summary
| Indicator | Current Year (2025) | Previous Year (2024) |
| Total Reported Cases | 19,923 | 101,214 |
| Total Deaths | 78 | 575 |
| Total Hospitalisations (24h) | 394 | — |
| Patients Discharged (24h) | 364 | — |
The DGHS has reiterated calls for heightened public awareness, improved mosquito control measures, and timely medical intervention to curb the spread of the virus. The situation remains concerning, especially in urban centres such as Dhaka, where the concentration of cases is high.
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