Bangladesh continues to face a sustained dengue outbreak, with two more deaths and 790 new hospital admissions recorded over the past 24 hours. The latest figures have taken the country’s dengue death toll to 141 since the beginning of the year.
The figures were released in the Directorate General of Health Services’ (DGHS) regular dengue report on Friday, 11 September.
According to the report, one of the latest deaths occurred in the area under Dhaka North City Corporation, while the other was recorded in the Chattogram division. The continuing fatalities underline the pressure dengue is placing on the country’s health system as new infections are being reported across several regions.
Dhaka division recorded the highest number of new hospital admissions during the 24-hour period. A total of 249 patients were admitted there. Chattogram followed with 196 admissions, while 73 patients were admitted in Mymensingh.
The two Dhaka city corporations also reported a substantial number of new cases. Dhaka North City Corporation recorded 62 hospital admissions, while Dhaka South City Corporation recorded 61. Elsewhere, 60 patients were admitted in Khulna, 38 in Rangpur, 33 in Rajshahi and 18 in Barishal.
The figures show that dengue transmission is not confined to a single part of the country. While Dhaka and Chattogram account for a large share of the latest hospital admissions, other divisions are also continuing to report patients requiring medical care.
From 1 January to 11 September, a total of 141 people have died after contracting dengue, according to DGHS data. Dhaka division, including the two city corporations, has recorded the highest number of deaths, with 72 fatalities.
Khulna has reported 25 deaths over the same period, followed by Mymensingh with 14 and Barishal with 12. Chattogram has recorded 10 deaths, while six people have died in Rajshahi. Rangpur and Sylhet have each reported one dengue-related death.
Dengue is transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, which can breed in stagnant water around homes, workplaces and other urban and residential areas. The disease can cause high fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain, nausea and other symptoms. In more serious cases, patients may develop complications requiring hospital treatment.
The latest hospital admission figures suggest that healthcare facilities in several parts of the country continue to deal with a considerable number of dengue patients. Early medical attention can be particularly important when symptoms worsen or warning signs develop.
The rising number of cases also highlights the importance of controlling mosquito breeding sites. Removing stagnant water from containers, rooftops, construction areas and other locations where Aedes mosquitoes can breed remains a key part of dengue prevention.
With 141 deaths recorded between the start of January and 11 September and hundreds of new patients entering hospitals in a single day, dengue remains a significant public health concern in Bangladesh. Continued surveillance, timely treatment and sustained mosquito-control measures remain central to containing the spread of the disease.
