Dhaka, Nov 2: Bangladesh continues to grapple with a worsening dengue outbreak as five more people succumbed to the mosquito-borne disease in the 24 hours leading up to Sunday morning, raising this year’s death toll to 283, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), reported United News of Bangladesh.
During the same period, 1,162 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country, bringing the total number of reported cases in 2025 to 71,675. Of these, three fatalities were recorded under the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), while one death each occurred in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Rajshahi Division.
Currently, 1,040 dengue patients are undergoing treatment in Dhaka, with another 2,982 receiving care at hospitals nationwide. The DGHS data revealed that 62.1 per cent of this year’s patients were male, while 37.9 per cent were female. Among the deceased, 53.4 per cent were men and 46.6 per cent were women.
In comparison, Bangladesh recorded 575 dengue deaths in 2024, alongside 101,214 cases and 100,040 recoveries. DGHS Director General Abu Jafor recently stated that although the number of dengue infections this year is higher than in 2024, the fatality rate has shown a slight decline.
Speaking at a press briefing during the launch of the Typhoid Vaccination Campaign–2025, Jafor stressed that mosquito control and larval destruction are crucial to preventing dengue transmission. “Over 50 per cent of dengue deaths in hospitals occur on the very first day of admission, indicating that patients are seeking care too late,” he warned.
He urged citizens to use mosquito nets, ensure early diagnosis, and seek timely medical care. Dengue, caused by the dengue virus (DENV) and transmitted by infected mosquitoes, has no specific treatment—however, early detection and proper medical management can significantly reduce fatality rates, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
