Dengue cases

Highest dengue deaths last year

At least 281 people succumbed to dengue last year, while 62,382 patients were hospitalised, the highest deaths and second-highest cases ever recorded in the country.

Why is dengue deadlier this year?

When there were more than one lakh reported cases of the dengue virus in the country in 2019, the death toll was 179, but this year 216 people have died so far from dengue even though cases are around half compared to three years ago.

Nov 16 morning: Dengue, Bandarban shooting, Climate financing, Russia-Ukraine War, FIFA World Cup

Good morning. If you are wondering about the global economy and Bangladesh’s 2023 outlook then you know famine has been a hot topic in the news. Tune into our Viewsroom discussion on whether there is an actual possibility a famine. Elsewhere, Donald Trump has announced his third run for presidency. And here are other quick things to know as you start your day.

Hospitalised dengue patients near 50k

The number of dengue patients hospitalised across the country this year is almost 50,000, the second time this has happened in Bangladesh. 

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.

Dengue deaths now 202

The deaths from dengue this year crossed 200 yesterday, the highest figure in a single year since the outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease in the country.

Why is dengue becoming such a serious public health threat?

The spread of dengue across the country requires better public health preparedness

Rising dengue cases call for urgent action

With the number of dengue cases soaring every day across the country, hospitals especially those in the capital are struggling to deal with the patients, health officials say while experts suggest immediate steps to control Aedes mosquitoes.

2 dengue patients die, 53 hospitalised in 24 hours

Two dengue patients died while 53 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours, till 8am today (July 17, 2022).

January 2, 2023
January 2, 2023

Highest dengue deaths last year

At least 281 people succumbed to dengue last year, while 62,382 patients were hospitalised, the highest deaths and second-highest cases ever recorded in the country.

November 17, 2022
November 17, 2022

Why is dengue deadlier this year?

When there were more than one lakh reported cases of the dengue virus in the country in 2019, the death toll was 179, but this year 216 people have died so far from dengue even though cases are around half compared to three years ago.

November 16, 2022
November 16, 2022

Nov 16 morning: Dengue, Bandarban shooting, Climate financing, Russia-Ukraine War, FIFA World Cup

Good morning. If you are wondering about the global economy and Bangladesh’s 2023 outlook then you know famine has been a hot topic in the news. Tune into our Viewsroom discussion on whether there is an actual possibility a famine. Elsewhere, Donald Trump has announced his third run for presidency. And here are other quick things to know as you start your day.

November 16, 2022
November 16, 2022

Hospitalised dengue patients near 50k

The number of dengue patients hospitalised across the country this year is almost 50,000, the second time this has happened in Bangladesh. 

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.

November 14, 2022
November 14, 2022

Dengue deaths now 202

The deaths from dengue this year crossed 200 yesterday, the highest figure in a single year since the outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease in the country.

November 7, 2022
November 7, 2022

Why is dengue becoming such a serious public health threat?

The spread of dengue across the country requires better public health preparedness

October 18, 2022
October 18, 2022

Rising dengue cases call for urgent action

With the number of dengue cases soaring every day across the country, hospitals especially those in the capital are struggling to deal with the patients, health officials say while experts suggest immediate steps to control Aedes mosquitoes.

July 17, 2022
July 17, 2022

2 dengue patients die, 53 hospitalised in 24 hours

Two dengue patients died while 53 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours, till 8am today (July 17, 2022).

July 16, 2022
July 16, 2022

DNCC opens control room to provide free dengue test

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) today (July 16, 2022) opened a control room to provide free dengue tests and advice regarding the disease to its residents.