Dengue Deaths Surge in Bangladesh as Nine More Die in a Day

Bangladesh continues to grapple with a severe dengue outbreak as nine more people died from the mosquito-borne disease in the 24 hours till Sunday morning, marking the second highest single-day death toll this year.According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the latest fatalities have pushed the death toll to 212 so far this year, underscoring the unrelenting threat posed by the Aedes mosquito even as the monsoon season begins to taper off.During the same 24-hour period, 1,042 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country, taking the total number of reported cases to 49,907 since January. Health officials said the continued rise in infections, particularly in urban centres, reflects an alarming trend that demands intensified mosquito control and public awareness measures.Of the nine newly reported deaths, seven occurred under the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), one under Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), and another in Chattogram ...

• 05 Oct 2025