Record Dengue Deaths in a Single Day: 12 Fatalities Reported

In the past 24 hours, 12 people have died from dengue, marking the highest single-day death toll from the disease this year. Among them, Barishal Division reported the most deaths with five fatalities. Simultaneously, between 8:00 am on Saturday and 8:00 am on Sunday, 740 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country, including Dhaka, due to dengue infection.

This information was released on Sunday, 21 September, by the Health Emergency Operations Centre and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Regional Breakdown of Fatalities

Of the 12 deceased, 6 were women and 6 men. Age distribution is as follows:

• 26–30 years: 4 individuals
• 31–35 years: 3 individuals
• 36–40 years: 2 individuals

Regional Breakdown of New Hospital Admissions

Cumulative Statistics for 2025

• Total hospital admissions due to dengue this year: 41,831 patients

For context, in 2024, between 1 January and 31 December:

• Total dengue cases: 101,214
• Total deaths: 575

In 2023, from 1 January to 31 December:

• Total deaths: 1,705
• Total hospital admissions: 321,179

The latest data underscores the persistent severity of dengue outbreaks in Bangladesh, with Barishal and Dhaka remaining high-risk regions. Health authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and urge citizens to take preventive measures against mosquito-borne transmission.