dengue
Dengue crisis: How many lives must be lost before action is taken?
Dengue and mosquito-borne diseases in Bangladesh, much like floods or cyclones, are an issue that is not going anywhere.
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.
Battling dengue: Simple steps to stay safe during the outbreak
Here are a few ways to stay safe from dengue. While most people know these precautions, a timely reminder never hurts anyone.
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 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.
Will dengue be even more fatal this year?
Alarm over dengue outbreak must be taken seriously
A roadmap to effective dengue control
In the battle against dengue, Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture.
Dengue and its ramifications in student dormitories
Dengue fever generally peaks around the rainy season in Bangladesh. As such, highly populated areas face a greater risk of a dengue epidemic.
Rain brings fresh dengue concerns
So far, the country has already recorded 44 deaths and 3,651 hospitalisations from dengue this year. With ongoing intermittent rains, experts fear the situation could worsen if immediate actions are not taken.
Get tested for dengue before leaving city
Eminent doctors have called upon city dwellers to remain extra-cautious while celebrating Eid-ul-Azha outside Dhaka, as they feared that the disease may spread in rural areas during the upcoming vacation.
2 pregnant women die of dengue at BSMMU
Two pregnant women have died of dengue fever during treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in Dhaka.
Nagorik Oikya blames govt for dengue outbreak
Nagorik Oikya, one of the partners of Jatiya Oikyafront, blames the government for its negligence in preventing dengue fever, rape incidents and reducing sufferings of flood affected people.
Quader urges people to have patience
Calling upon the people to remain calm, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said the process to bring effective medicine to eliminate Aedes mosquito is underway.
Dengue spreading faster nationwide
The number of dengue infected patients in different districts is increasing alarmingly, indicating that the disease is quickly spreading across the country. Over 1,250 dengue patients have been identified in Chattogram, Feni, Dinajpur, Mymensingh, Kishoreganj, Brahmanbaria, Narsingdi,
I know how painful suffering from dengue is: Shakib
Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan said he knows how painful suffering from dengue is and also hoped that his advices would help people.
Import effective medicine to kill Aedes mosquito, HC directs govt
Observing that the existing medicine is not effective for eliminating Aedes mosquito, which causes dengue fever, the High Court directs the government to import effective medicine to kill the mosquito.
JSD urges govt for disaster management council to control dengue
Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD-Inu) has called upon the government to form disaster management council to curb the dengue menace.
Provide treatment to dengue patients at token money: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader urges physicians to provide treatment to dengue patients at a token money on humanitarian ground.
Edu ministry directs staff to fight dengue
Education ministry issues two circulars directing all its staff and officials across the country to take proper action in a bid to prevent the outbreak of dengue.