dengue case in Bangladesh

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.

More than 600 dengue cases reported in a day; 1 more die

The number of dengue cases in the country has crossed 600 in a single day for the first time this year, as experts urge authorities to take urgent measures to control the spread of the disease

Dengue Outbreak: This month already deadlier than August

Health experts had termed August the deadliest month in terms of dengue cases and fatalities. But the numbers have climbed even higher this month. 

Dengue fever: 12 dead, 2,129 hospitalised in a day

The mosquito-borne disease has so far claimed at least 790 lives this year

Understanding the difference between dengue, flu, and COVID-19

With the onset of monsoon, torrential rains, and extreme hot weather, it looks like different viral diseases are making their rounds.

When will the government learn from past dengue outbreaks?

We even have our own experts repeatedly giving warnings ahead of the dengue season, and every year, they fall on deaf ears.

14 more die of dengue, 2,653 hospitalised

Among the deaths, 10 were in Dhaka

A nation off-guard: Why is dengue still a non-issue?

Can we respond to a public health crisis with the same urgency as the crisis over our electoral future?

Dengue Fever: Record 820 hospitalised in a day

At least 820 people were hospitalised with dengue and two others died from the disease in the 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday, said the health directorate.

October 13, 2024
October 13, 2024

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.

September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024

More than 600 dengue cases reported in a day; 1 more die

The number of dengue cases in the country has crossed 600 in a single day for the first time this year, as experts urge authorities to take urgent measures to control the spread of the disease

September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023

Dengue Outbreak: This month already deadlier than August

Health experts had termed August the deadliest month in terms of dengue cases and fatalities. But the numbers have climbed even higher this month. 

September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023

Dengue fever: 12 dead, 2,129 hospitalised in a day

The mosquito-borne disease has so far claimed at least 790 lives this year

August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023

Understanding the difference between dengue, flu, and COVID-19

With the onset of monsoon, torrential rains, and extreme hot weather, it looks like different viral diseases are making their rounds.

August 22, 2023
August 22, 2023

When will the government learn from past dengue outbreaks?

We even have our own experts repeatedly giving warnings ahead of the dengue season, and every year, they fall on deaf ears.

July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023

14 more die of dengue, 2,653 hospitalised

Among the deaths, 10 were in Dhaka

July 23, 2023
July 23, 2023

A nation off-guard: Why is dengue still a non-issue?

Can we respond to a public health crisis with the same urgency as the crisis over our electoral future?

July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023

Dengue Fever: Record 820 hospitalised in a day

At least 820 people were hospitalised with dengue and two others died from the disease in the 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday, said the health directorate.

June 23, 2023
June 23, 2023

Our dengue control methods are beyond inadequate

The situation has further deteriorated in June with the onset of monsoon, which is the breeding season for Aedes mosquitoes.