Dhaka, Nov 24 ( LatestNewsX ) – In the first 24 hours leading up to Monday morning, two people in Bangladesh lost their lives to dengue, pushing the death toll from the mosquito‑borne illness to 366, according to local outlets.
During that same period, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported that 705 new cases were admitted to hospitals, bringing the cumulative total of dengue infections for 2025 to 90,969, as relayed by United News of Bangladesh.
The latest fatalities came from the Dhaka and Sylhet divisions. Currently, 2,345 patients across the country are under treatment in various hospitals.
Among this year’s dengue deaths, 52.1 % were male and 48.1 % were female, data from the DGHS indicated.
In 2024 the country recorded 575 dengue deaths, while in 2023 the figure was 1,705.
On November 6, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued a warning as cases of Aedes mosquito bites and dengue fever swelled nationwide. The advisory urged anyone who develops a fever to seek medical care promptly and get a dengue test at the nearest health‑service centre, following a doctor’s advice. According to the ministry, early detection and swift treatment can prevent serious complications, United News of Bangladesh noted.
The ministry also called on households, construction sites, schools, and other public places to eliminate and clean standing water around their premises. Additionally, it advised people to use mosquito nets during both day and night, as Aedes mosquitoes are active during daylight hours.
The ministry stressed that individuals should see a doctor immediately if they suspect dengue, even if symptoms seem to improve, emphasizing that ignoring lingering signs can be dangerous. This reminder comes amid a steady rise in dengue cases across Bangladesh, underscoring the urgent need for heightened public vigilance and preventive measures.
Dengue is a viral illness caused by the dengue virus (DENV) and transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It predominantly occurs in tropical and subtropical regions, especially in urban and semi‑urban settings, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Controlling the spread of dengue relies on mosquito‑control efforts. While there is no cure, early detection and timely medical care markedly reduce the fatality rate of severe dengue.
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