Dhaka, Oct. 27 – Bangladesh has seen a sharp rise in dengue deaths this year. In the first 24 hours of Monday, six people died from the mosquito‑borne disease, taking the 2025 death toll to 269. In the same window, 983 patients were admitted for viral fever, pushing total cases to 66,423.
The latest report from the United News of Bangladesh says the fatalities were spread across the capital: four in Dhaka North City Corporation, one in Dhaka South City Corporation and another in Barishal Division. Across the nation, 993 people are currently being treated in Dhaka, while 2,740 patients are hospitalized elsewhere. Among those infected this year, 61.8 % were men and 38.2 % were women; deaths were almost even, with 53.2 % male and 46.8 % female.
Last year, 575 people died of dengue, but officials say the death rate has dropped even though the number of infections has surged. “Dengue cases are higher this year, but the proportion who die is lower,” said DGHS Director‑General Abu Jafor during a press briefing on the Typhoid Vaccination Campaign‑2025.
Jafor warned that mosquitoes and the larvae they hatch in stagnant water are the main culprits. He urged people to use mosquito nets, eliminate standing water and adopt other protective measures. “These are basically personal responsibilities,” he said. “If we ignore them, eliminating dengue becomes very hard.”
He added that more than half of the deaths in hospitals occur on the first day of admission, signalling that patients often seek care too late. “We are doing our best to manage cases properly in hospitals,” Jafor said. He stressed the importance of early diagnosis – if dengue is caught early, it can often be treated at home with proper medical support. The main reasons for rising deaths, according to him, are lack of awareness, negligence and delayed medical attention.
Dengue is a viral illness spread by Aedes mosquitoes. It thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, especially in urban and semi‑urban settings. The World Health Organization says prevention hinges on controlling the mosquito vector. While there is no specific cure, early detection and timely treatment can greatly reduce fatalities.
In short, Bangladesh faces a growing dengue threat. Public awareness, mosquito control, and swift medical care are key to turning the tide against this deadly illness.
Source: ianslive
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