dengue in bangladesh
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.
Dengue danger not over yet
As rain and thunderstorms are expected in various parts of the country over the next few days, experts warn that the dengue season could extend further this year.
Rain to raise dengue risk
The country is already grappling with a rise in deadly dengue cases, and the ongoing rainy weather has stirred up fears of further deterioration of the situation.
Dengue outbreak: Hospitals strained as cases spike
Rajkumar Das stood with his son, Saikat Kumar Das, at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital for over an hour, desperately seeking a bed in the male dengue ward.
Dengue spikes as anti-Aedes efforts fall short
Mujahidul Islam Shamim, a resident of Monipur, has been undergoing treatment at the dengue ward of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital from September 15.
More than 600 dengue cases reported in a day; 1 more die
The number of dengue cases in the country has crossed 600 in a single day for the first time this year, as experts urge authorities to take urgent measures to control the spread of the disease
Delayed monsoon / Dengue may spike in Aug or Sept
Dengue cases might start to increase during August or September, as this year’s outbreak will get delayed due to the monsoon starting late, said experts at a programme yesterday.
Managing dengue hotspots can be the difference between life and death
DGHS survey finds high density of Aedes larvae in 41 Dhaka wards
What 'success' is the mayor talking about?
DSCC mayor’s claim about dengue prevention in 2023 raises questions
When will the government learn from past dengue outbreaks?
We even have our own experts repeatedly giving warnings ahead of the dengue season, and every year, they fall on deaf ears.
Dengue cases hit all-time high
With 2,192 new patients admitted to hospitals yesterday, dengue cases hit a record high since its first official outbreak in 2000, crossing the 1,00,000-threshold in eight months this year.
Our dengue control methods are beyond inadequate
The situation has further deteriorated in June with the onset of monsoon, which is the breeding season for Aedes mosquitoes.
Dengue cases double between July, Aug
August witnessed 3,551 dengue cases, more than double the number recorded in July. This indicates that the dengue situation is further deteriorating.
34 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 34 dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours, till 8am today (July 7, 2022).
Confusion over Dengue Deaths: DGHS confirms 47, to review 89
Authorities will review the deaths of 89 people, amid confusion over the number of fatalities from dengue.
Dengue Situation: Now alarming also outside the capital
For the last one week, hospitals outside Dhaka are receiving more dengue patients than those in the capital.
Students, officegoers most vulnerable
Students and officegoers are most vulnerable to dengue infection, according to a government survey.
Aedes Breeding: Terminals still a hotspot
Major terminals in the capital remain ripe for Aedes mosquito breeding as hundreds of thousands of people are arriving in the city after Eid holidays.
Dengue spoils Eid for many kids
Jannatul Mawa, 5, spent part of her Eid day in the children’s park of Dhaka Shishu Hospital, which has around 80 dengue patients, before returning to her hospital bed.