Dengue Surge Claims Five More Lives in Bangladesh

Despite the onset of winter, Bangladesh is witnessing an alarming surge in dengue cases, with unusual casualties reported across the country. Over the past 24 hours alone, five more people have succumbed to the mosquito-borne disease, while 1,139 patients were admitted to hospitals, according to a statement from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).This latest toll brings the total number of dengue deaths in 2025 to 336 so far. The DGHS Health Emergency Operations Centre and Control Room confirmed that between 8am on Saturday (15 November) and 8am on Sunday (16 November), the country recorded these new fatalities alongside a significant number of hospitalisations.Typically considered a seasonal threat peaking during the monsoon and post-monsoon months, dengue has now begun to exact a worrying toll even in late autumn. “The numbers are unusually high for this time of year,” said a senior health official, adding, “We are urging the public to remain ...

• 16 Nov 2025