Dhaka, June 28, 2025 — Bangladesh recorded one more death from dengue fever in the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll this year to 41, according to the Health Emergency Operation Center and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Additionally, 262 new patients were admitted to hospitals nationwide during the same period, highlighting the ongoing public health challenge posed by the mosquito-borne disease.
In the last 24 hours, the highest number of new cases was reported in Barishal Division (outside city corporations) with 141 patients, followed by 40 cases each in Dhaka South City Corporation and Chattogram Division (outside city corporations). Dhaka Division (outside city corporations) reported 18 cases, Dhaka North City Corporation had 8, Khulna and Mymensingh Divisions each reported 6, and Sylhet Division recorded 3 cases. This year, a total of 9,484 dengue cases have been recorded, with 58.9% of patients being male and 41.1% being female.
Meanwhile, 218 dengue patients were discharged from hospitals in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in 2025 to 8,380. Despite the lower case fatality rate (CFR) compared to 2023—when 321,179 cases and 1,705 deaths were recorded (CFR 0.53%)—and 2024, with 101,214 cases and 575 deaths, experts emphasize that early detection and proper treatment are crucial to reducing mortality. Common symptoms of dengue include high fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain, nausea, and rashes.
Dengue, transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, thrives during the monsoon season (May to September). The 2023 outbreak was the deadliest in Bangladesh’s history, and recent surveys indicate that mosquito larvae in Dhaka have tripled since 2022. Densely populated areas like Dhaka, Chattogram, and Barishal remain high-risk zones. The World Health Organization notes that climate change, unplanned urbanization, and increased monsoon rainfall are fueling the spread of dengue.
To combat the outbreak, the DGHS and local governments are implementing mosquito control measures, but experts highlight challenges due to inadequate vector control and urban planning. Dr. Fazle Shamsul Kabir, Chief Health Officer of Dhaka South City Corporation, stated that year-round mosquito control programs have been active since January. Authorities urge the public to eliminate stagnant water, use mosquito nets, and protect themselves from mosquito bites during the day.