Bangladesh faces a sharp rise in dengue cases and deaths. In the 24 hours before Sunday morning, five people died from the mosquito‑borne disease, lifting the 2025 death toll to 283. At the same time, 1,162 patients were admitted with viral fever, bringing the total number of confirmed dengue cases in 2025 to 71,675, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported today.
The new fatalities were spread across the country: three in Dhaka South City Corporation, one in Dhaka North City Corporation and one in Rajshahi Division. Hospitals in Dhaka are treating 1,040 patients, while 2,982 dengue patients are receiving care at facilities nationwide. About 62 % of those infected are men, and 38 % are women. Among the 283 deaths, roughly 53 % were male and 47 % female.
Bangladesh’s dengue situation worsened last year, too. In 2024, 575 people died, with the DGHS recording 101,214 cases and 100,040 recoveries. According to DGHS Director General Abu Jafor, 2025 has seen more infections than 2024, but the fatality rate is lower – a sign that early detection and treatment are making a difference.
Jafor urged the public to take practical steps against mosquitoes. “We have to destroy breeding sites and kill larvae,” he said at a press briefing on the ‘Typhoid Vaccination Campaign‑2025’ at the Health Ministry. He added that using mosquito nets and other protective measures is mainly an individual responsibility. “If we neglect these steps, eliminating dengue becomes very hard,” he warned.
The DGHS data shows that more than half of the deaths occur on the first day of hospital admission. This suggests patients are seeking medical care too late. Early diagnosis is key. Jafor explained that dengue can be treated at home if caught early, but lack of awareness, negligence, and delayed medical attention are the main reasons for the rising death rate.
Dengue is a viral infection carried by the bite of infected mosquitoes. While the disease is common in tropical and subtropical regions, there is no specific cure. Prevention depends on controlling mosquito populations and diagnosing the illness soon after symptoms start. The World Health Organization notes that proper medical care during early stages can dramatically lower fatality rates.
Source: ianslive
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