Dengue fever in Bangladesh

Dengue fever: 194 patients hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 194 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Dengue claims man’s life in Barishal

A dengue patient died while undergoing treatment at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal.

One more dengue patient dies

The number of dengue patients admitted to different hospitals across the country within a 24-hour span yesterday came down to 527, the lowest since July 24, when the number started rising rapidly.

Viqarunnisa student infected with dengue dies

An eighth grade student, who was diagnosed with dengue, has died at a private hospital in Dhaka.

Woman dies of dengue in Khulna

A female dengue patient dies while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Khulna.

Post-dengue precautions to avoid further complications

In recent years, dengue has been a great public health concern worldwide. Most of the time it is seen that people are more aware of dengue when they are suffering from it than when they have recovered. This is because they are not concerned about post dengue complications which sometimes cause serious illnesses.

2 die of dengue in Chattogram, Khulna

Two persons die of mosquito-borne disease dengue fever in Chattogram and Khulna.

Dengue: Scientists taking the fight to world’s most dangerous creature

Around the world, mosquitoes are winning their war of attrition. With the help from a tiny bacterium, scientists are fighting back.

Could data help us tell Dengue’s future?

2019 is one of the worst years for dengue outbreaks. Scientists and officials are looking for new ways to use data to predict the deadly disease.

August 9, 2019
August 9, 2019

Healthy diet tips for dengue patients

As dengue fever is alarmingly spreading across the country, it is very important to take measures including food habits which will effectively minimise the risk of the disease.

August 9, 2019
August 9, 2019

Dengue: All you need to know

As dengue fever is turning into a severe health crisis across the country, it is important that you know about the disease, how it spreads, and what you should do to minimise the risk of the disease.

August 8, 2019
August 8, 2019

2,326 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24hrs

At least 2,326 dengue patients get admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours since 8:00am Wednesday, taking the total to 34,666 this year, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

August 8, 2019
August 8, 2019

Cooperate with govt to eliminate dengue: Quader

Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has urged people to cooperate with the government instead of criticising it unnecessarily to tackle the dengue prevalence.

August 8, 2019
August 8, 2019

Aedes larvae found at 3 spots in Pabna

Pabna district health department finds larvae of Aedes mosquito, carrier of the virus responsible for dengue fever, at three spots in the district headquarter.

August 7, 2019
August 7, 2019

2 held for spreading rumour about dengue

Rab claims to have arrested two persons from airport area of Dhaka for allegedly spreading rumour about dengue fever.

August 7, 2019
August 7, 2019

Effective mosquito repellent due in 4 days: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says effective mosquito repellent will reach Dhaka within two to four days aiming to control dengue.

August 7, 2019
August 7, 2019

Edu ministry issues guidelines to restrain Aedes during holidays

The ministry of education issues a circular enumerating some guidelines to curb the spread of Aedes mosquito during the Eid holidays.

August 7, 2019
August 7, 2019

Aedes breeding grounds found at RMCH

The regional health directorate in Rajshahi finds breeding grounds of Aedes mosquitos, which are carriers of the deadly virus responsible for dengue fever, at several areas in the city.

August 7, 2019
August 7, 2019

No need to spray ineffective insecticide: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader asks the authorities concerned to refrain from spraying ineffective mosquito medicines.