dengue

Dengue cases see sharp rise in early July

Over 1,160 hospitalised in first 3 days, total cases cross 11,000

Dengue on the rise: How you can stay safe

Dengue fever is once again making a strong comeback in Bangladesh. In just the first half of the year, more than ten thousand people have been hospitalised, and forty-two deaths have already been confirmed.

Triple viral threat / Act now or hospitals may get overrun: experts

Health experts and officials said the next two to three months will be crucial

Dhaka’s darling dengue diaries

While other countries boast cherry blossoms and beach holidays, we get a yearly VIP visit from the Aedes mosquito.

Integrated Aedes management could help Bangladesh fight dengue

Bangladesh still finds itself dealing with the crisis as lives continue to be cut tragically short.

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.

August 4, 2019
August 4, 2019

Dengue: 1,870 more hospitalised in 24hrs

The number of dengue patients is increasing across the country as 1,870 more new people are hospitalised with the deadly-mosquito borne disease in 24 hours till 8:00 am.

August 4, 2019
August 4, 2019

Dengue cases keep surging

Dengue continues to spread with another 1,649 hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.

August 4, 2019
August 4, 2019

Second Aedes variety behind rapid spread

With dengue cases rising fast even outside Dhaka, experts now fear that a second variety of Aedes mosquito is responsible for the rapid spread of the viral disease.

August 3, 2019
August 3, 2019

BAEC develops Aedes mosquito controlling method

Scientists of Atomic Energy Research Establishment under the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) have developed an effective method of controlling aedes mosquitoes which transmits dengue virus.

August 3, 2019
August 3, 2019

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.

August 3, 2019
August 3, 2019

Double trouble for the poor

Rabbi’s dengue fever has left him and his family devastated. The nine-year-old boy, living with his parents in Tejgaon, started having a fever on Monday. The temperature kept going up and the

August 2, 2019
August 2, 2019

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.

August 2, 2019
August 2, 2019

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.

August 2, 2019
August 2, 2019

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.

August 2, 2019
August 2, 2019

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,