Dhaka drowns every time it rains - here’s why
In Dhaka, rain comes as a call for chaos. Streets get submerged, water often invades homes in low-lying areas, and life in the capital slows to a frustrating crawl.
2d ago
Dengue cases cross 90,000 mark
With 837 new dengue cases reported yesterday, the total number of cases this year has surged past 90,000.
4d ago
Dengue fatalities cross 450-mark
The dengue death toll in Bangladesh this year surpassed the 450-mark yesterday, making it only the second time in 24 years that fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease have crossed this threshold.
1w ago
Climate change behind prolonged dengue season
In the first 22 days in November, the country has already witnessed over 123 deaths and 23,009 dengue cases, showing an alarming trend this year.
1w ago
Dengue still alarming in November
Despite being mid-November, dengue has claimed 84 lives and hospitalised 15,784 people in this month so far.
2w ago
Dengue in November: 45 deaths in first eight days
The first eight days of November have seen 45 dengue deaths, highlighting an alarming rise in fatalities.
3w ago
Dengue death toll rises to 300 as 3 more die
With three new dengue deaths yesterday, the total number of deaths has risen to 300 this year, depicting a grim picture of how losing lives to the mosquito-borne disease has become a regular scenario over recent years.
1m ago
DMCH providing treatment to critical patients only
Kamrul Hasan, 42, a resident of Narayanganj, is undergoing treatment at the dengue ward of Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
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December 1, 2024
Dhaka drowns every time it rains - here’s why
In Dhaka, rain comes as a call for chaos. Streets get submerged, water often invades homes in low-lying areas, and life in the capital slows to a frustrating crawl.
November 29, 2024
Dengue cases cross 90,000 mark
With 837 new dengue cases reported yesterday, the total number of cases this year has surged past 90,000.
November 25, 2024
Dengue fatalities cross 450-mark
The dengue death toll in Bangladesh this year surpassed the 450-mark yesterday, making it only the second time in 24 years that fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease have crossed this threshold.
November 23, 2024
Climate change behind prolonged dengue season
In the first 22 days in November, the country has already witnessed over 123 deaths and 23,009 dengue cases, showing an alarming trend this year.
November 16, 2024
Dengue still alarming in November
Despite being mid-November, dengue has claimed 84 lives and hospitalised 15,784 people in this month so far.
November 9, 2024
Dengue in November: 45 deaths in first eight days
The first eight days of November have seen 45 dengue deaths, highlighting an alarming rise in fatalities.
November 2, 2024
Dengue death toll rises to 300 as 3 more die
With three new dengue deaths yesterday, the total number of deaths has risen to 300 this year, depicting a grim picture of how losing lives to the mosquito-borne disease has become a regular scenario over recent years.
November 1, 2024
DMCH providing treatment to critical patients only
Kamrul Hasan, 42, a resident of Narayanganj, is undergoing treatment at the dengue ward of Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
October 28, 2024
114 deaths and rising
With three days left in October, the total number of dengue deaths has reached 114, marking the highest monthly toll this year.
October 26, 2024
No councillors, no quick services
With an urgent need for birth certificates of his family members, Mohammad Ziaul Haque, an employee of a private organisation, went to the zonal office of Dhaka North City Corporation in the capital’s Mohammadpur on Tuesday.
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