Helemul Alam

Dengue cases cross 1.5 lakh

At least 2,944 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country yesterday, pushing the total number of infections to 151,272.

2w ago

Cases rising for 3 consecutive years

Breaking the trend of infections, dengue cases have been on the rise for the last three consecutive years.

2w ago

Active monsoon may help spread dengue further

At a time when the country is already grappling with a record outbreak of dengue fever, the current active monsoon conditions may contribute to the further spread of the mosquito-borne disease this month, say experts.

2w ago

Dengue outbreak: Country records 2nd highest daily fatalities

The country yesterday recorded the second-highest daily fatalities with 20 more deaths as a month-wise comparison shows a spike in the death toll.

3w ago

Dengue Outbreak: Cases keep rising outside Dhaka

The rate of dengue infection keeps rising outside the capital with Chattogram reporting the highest number of hospitalisation.

3w ago

Dengue deaths outside Dhaka: Lack of facilities adding to the numbers

Mohammad Yasin, a resident of Faridpur’s Boalmari, was admitted to a hospital in his hometown after being diagnosed with dengue seven days ago.

3w ago

597 and counting

With four new deaths recorded yesterday, dengue fatalities this year rose to 597, which is more than double compared to the previous record since the mosquito-borne disease’s first official outbreak in 2000.

3w ago

How others control dengue

In 2010, Kolkata city had faced its worst dengue outbreak -- an event that prompted the municipality to draw up a definitive plan to control the menace.

4w ago
September 12, 2023
September 12, 2023

Dengue cases cross 1.5 lakh

At least 2,944 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country yesterday, pushing the total number of infections to 151,272.

September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023

Cases rising for 3 consecutive years

Breaking the trend of infections, dengue cases have been on the rise for the last three consecutive years.

September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023

Active monsoon may help spread dengue further

At a time when the country is already grappling with a record outbreak of dengue fever, the current active monsoon conditions may contribute to the further spread of the mosquito-borne disease this month, say experts.

September 8, 2023
September 8, 2023

Dengue outbreak: Country records 2nd highest daily fatalities

The country yesterday recorded the second-highest daily fatalities with 20 more deaths as a month-wise comparison shows a spike in the death toll.

September 7, 2023
September 7, 2023

Dengue Outbreak: Cases keep rising outside Dhaka

The rate of dengue infection keeps rising outside the capital with Chattogram reporting the highest number of hospitalisation.

September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023

Dengue deaths outside Dhaka: Lack of facilities adding to the numbers

Mohammad Yasin, a resident of Faridpur’s Boalmari, was admitted to a hospital in his hometown after being diagnosed with dengue seven days ago.

September 2, 2023
September 2, 2023

597 and counting

With four new deaths recorded yesterday, dengue fatalities this year rose to 597, which is more than double compared to the previous record since the mosquito-borne disease’s first official outbreak in 2000.

September 1, 2023
September 1, 2023

How others control dengue

In 2010, Kolkata city had faced its worst dengue outbreak -- an event that prompted the municipality to draw up a definitive plan to control the menace.

September 1, 2023
September 1, 2023

Botched dengue response: Where does the fault lie?

2019 was a watershed for dengue, with the highest number of cases ever reported globally. For Bangladesh too, it was a loud wake-up call, with record caseload and deaths. But the government continued with its slumber.

August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023

Female DENGUE patients: Higher mortality despite lower cases

Amid the ongoing dengue outbreak, a recent data released by the Directorate General of Health Services has revealed a stark contrast in the impact of the  mosquito-borne disease on men and women.