Dengue outbreak in Bangladesh

Dengue infections up fivefold in first 5 months this year: Maleque

Health Minister Zahed Maleque today said that about 1,700 people have so far been infected with dengue this year, which is five times the number of infected at the same time last year

Early action key to dengue control

Lessons from past years must reflect in decisions by relevant authorities

Don’t let dengue ravage us again

Authorities must learn from last year’s botched response, and start early preparation

Nov 14 Morning: WB loan, T-20 final, Dengue, Banks and Chonpara drug trade

Good morning. If you’re traveling on buses from Mirpur, you might be relieved to know that the much-awaited e-ticketing service was launched earlier this week. Here are five other stories to start your day up-to-date.

Why is dengue being allowed to spread?

Authorities’ lack of action is as dangerous as the disease itself

Why are we letting dengue get the better of us?

Dengue cases are on the rise again, with fatalities recorded almost on a daily basis.

Should we worry about a typhoid outbreak?

Authorities must remain careful, ensure supply of clean water

Why this lukewarm response to the rising threat of dengue?

The dengue situation deserves proper response from the authorities

First dengue death of 2022 in Bangladesh recorded

The first death from dengue this year was reported today (June 21, 2022), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023

Dengue infections up fivefold in first 5 months this year: Maleque

Health Minister Zahed Maleque today said that about 1,700 people have so far been infected with dengue this year, which is five times the number of infected at the same time last year

May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023

Early action key to dengue control

Lessons from past years must reflect in decisions by relevant authorities

January 3, 2023
January 3, 2023

Don’t let dengue ravage us again

Authorities must learn from last year’s botched response, and start early preparation

November 14, 2022
November 14, 2022

Nov 14 Morning: WB loan, T-20 final, Dengue, Banks and Chonpara drug trade

Good morning. If you’re traveling on buses from Mirpur, you might be relieved to know that the much-awaited e-ticketing service was launched earlier this week. Here are five other stories to start your day up-to-date.

October 30, 2022
October 30, 2022

Why is dengue being allowed to spread?

Authorities’ lack of action is as dangerous as the disease itself

October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022

Why are we letting dengue get the better of us?

Dengue cases are on the rise again, with fatalities recorded almost on a daily basis.

October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022

Should we worry about a typhoid outbreak?

Authorities must remain careful, ensure supply of clean water

October 6, 2022
October 6, 2022

Why this lukewarm response to the rising threat of dengue?

The dengue situation deserves proper response from the authorities

June 21, 2022
June 21, 2022

First dengue death of 2022 in Bangladesh recorded

The first death from dengue this year was reported today (June 21, 2022), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

December 16, 2021
December 16, 2021

17 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours

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