Dengue fever in Bangladesh

Dengue claims man’s life in Barishal

A dengue patient died while undergoing treatment at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal.
One more dengue patient dies

The number of dengue patients admitted to different hospitals across the country within a 24-hour span yesterday came down to 527, the lowest since July 24, when the number started rising rapidly.
Viqarunnisa student infected with dengue dies

An eighth grade student, who was diagnosed with dengue, has died at a private hospital in Dhaka.
Woman dies of dengue in Khulna

A female dengue patient dies while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Khulna.
Post-dengue precautions to avoid further complications

In recent years, dengue has been a great public health concern worldwide. Most of the time it is seen that people are more aware of dengue when they are suffering from it than when they have recovered. This is because they are not concerned about post dengue complications which sometimes cause serious illnesses.
2 die of dengue in Chattogram, Khulna

Two persons die of mosquito-borne disease dengue fever in Chattogram and Khulna.
Dengue: Scientists taking the fight to world’s most dangerous creature

Around the world, mosquitoes are winning their war of attrition. With the help from a tiny bacterium, scientists are fighting back.
Could data help us tell Dengue’s future?

2019 is one of the worst years for dengue outbreaks. Scientists and officials are looking for new ways to use data to predict the deadly disease.
Non-critical patients crowd dist hospitals

Hospitals at district and divisional headquarters are seeing a huge surge of dengue patients referred from upazila hospitals for better treatment. Civil Surgeon of Patuakhali Dr Hedayatul Islam said, “Many dengue patients are being referred to district hospitals from upazila health
Woman die of dengue fever at DMCH

A woman dies of dengue, a mosquito-borne disease, at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
DSCC giving all efforts to control dengue outbreak: Mayor

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) is giving its all efforts to control the dengue outbreak by the first week of September, its Mayor Sayeed Khokon expresses hope.
Stay alert, keep surroundings clean to prevent dengue: PM

Terming the dengue outbreak a big problem, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urges the people of the country to remain aware about the mosquito-borne disease and keep their houses and surroundings clean to check the breeding of aedes mosquitoes.
2 die of dengue in Faridpur

Two persons including a college student die of dengue fever while being treated at Faridpur Medical College Hospital (FMCH) today.
No let-up in dengue woes

The number of dengue patients in the capital has begun to show an upward trend in the past two days, following a fall during the Eid vacation. According to the Director General of Health Services, 1,929 patients were infected in the last 24 hours across the country till 8:00am
3 including physician die of dengue in Dhaka

Three more persons including a physician have died after being infected with mosquito-borne disease at different hospitals in Dhaka.
Keep houses, surroundings clean to prevent dengue: President

President Abdul Hamid urges the authorities concerned to encourage people all to keep their houses and surroundings clean for preventing dengue.
Dengue situation turned serious for lack of prior preparations: Minister

Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin says the dengue situation has taken a serious turn in the country for lack of prior preparations to face it.
Eid Festivities: Dampened by dengue

Emon Hossain, a seventh grader, will be missing out on Eid celebrations with his family in his grandfather’s Shariyatpur house. This year, his festivities will be restricted to the hospital where he has been admitted since being diagnosed with dengue on Wednesday.
Dengue Outbreak: Little time for other patients

Sharna Akhtar, 18, who had swallowed poison, was in a critical stage when she was brought to the Mugda General Hospital last week.
Healthy diet tips for dengue patients

As dengue fever is alarmingly spreading across the country, it is very important to take measures including food habits which will effectively minimise the risk of the disease.
Dengue: All you need to know

As dengue fever is turning into a severe health crisis across the country, it is important that you know about the disease, how it spreads, and what you should do to minimise the risk of the disease.
2,326 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24hrs

At least 2,326 dengue patients get admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours since 8:00am Wednesday, taking the total to 34,666 this year, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Cooperate with govt to eliminate dengue: Quader

Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has urged people to cooperate with the government instead of criticising it unnecessarily to tackle the dengue prevalence.
Aedes larvae found at 3 spots in Pabna

Pabna district health department finds larvae of Aedes mosquito, carrier of the virus responsible for dengue fever, at three spots in the district headquarter.
2 held for spreading rumour about dengue

Rab claims to have arrested two persons from airport area of Dhaka for allegedly spreading rumour about dengue fever.
Effective mosquito repellent due in 4 days: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says effective mosquito repellent will reach Dhaka within two to four days aiming to control dengue.
Edu ministry issues guidelines to restrain Aedes during holidays

The ministry of education issues a circular enumerating some guidelines to curb the spread of Aedes mosquito during the Eid holidays.
Aedes breeding grounds found at RMCH

The regional health directorate in Rajshahi finds breeding grounds of Aedes mosquitos, which are carriers of the deadly virus responsible for dengue fever, at several areas in the city.
No need to spray ineffective insecticide: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader asks the authorities concerned to refrain from spraying ineffective mosquito medicines.
Ensure no still water at home

Health experts fear the exodus of thousands city dwellers during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha vacations could further spread the dengue outbreak in the city, as mosquitoes might use the empty homes, schools and offices as prime breeding grounds.