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.

July 29, 2019
July 29, 2019

2 die of dengue in Dhaka, Savar

Two persons today reportedly died of dengue fever in Dhaka and Savar.

July 29, 2019
July 29, 2019

Tk 500 max for dengue diagnosis

Showing symptoms of dengue, Kazi Jabunnahar, 29, went to a nearby private hospital from her Banasree house about two weeks ago.

July 28, 2019
July 28, 2019

Dengue situation alarming: Mayor Khokon

Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sayeed Khokon says that the ongoing situation of dengue outbreak in the capital is alarming, and stresses that the authorities are doing everything to bring the situation under control.

July 28, 2019
July 28, 2019

DU launches ‘cell counter’ for dengue diagnosis

The authorities of Dhaka University launches a 'cell counter centre' at the university's medical centre to diagnose dengue and count blood platelets.

July 28, 2019
July 28, 2019

Govt fixes fees of medical tests for dengue diagnosis across the country

The government fixes the fees for the medical tests to diagnose dengue at all private hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres across the country.

July 28, 2019
July 28, 2019

Dengue outbreak: Effigies of health minister, Dhaka mayors burnt at DU

A platform of students of Dhaka University burns effigies of the health minister and mayors of Dhaka south and north city corporations demanding their resignation over “failure in controlling dengue outbreak” in the capital and across the country.

July 28, 2019
July 28, 2019

Hospitals asked for one stop centres for dengue patients

Directorate of Health Services (DGHS) has asked all the private and government hospitals across the country to launch one stop centre for dengue patients.

July 28, 2019
July 28, 2019

Hospitals struggling

Last Sunday, when Shahjadi Akter’s five-year-old daughter began running a fever, she rushed the child to Dhaka Medical College Hospital from her Hosni Dalan house. Doctors there diagnosed her with dengue, but could not admit her due to a lack of beds.

July 27, 2019
July 27, 2019

10,528 infected with Dengue in 7 months: DGHS

Dengue takes a severe turn this year with a total of 10,528 people getting infected with the mosquito-borne disease so far.

July 27, 2019
July 27, 2019

2 university students die of dengue in Dhaka, Chattogram

Two university students reportedly die of dengue fever in Dhaka and Chattogram cities.