Bangladesh is facing another tough wave of dengue fever, with three more people losing their lives to the mosquito-borne virus in the last 24 hours up to Tuesday morning. That brings the total dengue deaths in 2025 to 198 so far.
Health officials reported 556 new hospital admissions for dengue symptoms during the same period, pushing the overall number of infected patients this year to 47,342. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) shared these latest figures, as covered by United News of Bangladesh (UNB).
The fresh cases popped up across various regions, including 137 outside the main city areas in Barishal Division, 113 in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), 101 in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), 79 outside city centers in Dhaka Division, 70 in Chattogram Division outside cities, 28 in Mymensingh Division, 25 in Rajshahi Division, and just 3 in Sylhet Division—all beyond urban cores. These numbers highlight how dengue outbreaks in Bangladesh continue to strain healthcare in both cities and rural spots.
Looking back, dengue took a heavy toll last year too, with 575 deaths in 2024. But 2023 was even worse—the deadliest on record, claiming 1,705 lives amid 321,179 total cases and 318,749 recoveries, according to DGHS data. As the 2025 dengue season ramps up, experts worry about similar risks if prevention efforts don’t pick up speed.
On a brighter note, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) launched a new tool last week to fight back against dengue outbreaks. Called the Dengue Watch Dashboard, it’s a smart, data-powered platform designed to help city officials track and tackle the virus in real time. The DNCC Innovation Lab built it with help from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), aiming to boost awareness and speed up responses to stop the spread.
DNCC Administrator Mohammad Azaz called it a game-changer. “The Dengue Watch dashboard isn’t just a tool—it’s a big step toward making DNCC a more digital, open, and responsible organization,” he said. “By blending innovation with health and environment efforts, we’re creating a smarter, healthier Dhaka.”
UNDP’s Resident Representative in Bangladesh, Stefan Liller, praised the collaboration. “It’s been an honor for UNDP to back DNCC’s innovative push in urban health,” Liller noted. “The Innovation Lab we set up together in 2025 is turning into a key spot for practical, people-focused city solutions. This dashboard proves what happens when local leaders team up with data and fresh ideas.”
The launch event featured a keynote speech and a lively panel discussion with folks from DGHS, the health ministry, other city groups, development partners, and even startups. Everyone agreed: beating vector-borne diseases like dengue calls for tighter teamwork, live data tracking, and a bold plan for stronger urban health systems. With tools like this dashboard in play, Bangladesh’s fight against the 2025 dengue surge might just get a real edge.
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