Dbarta24 Desk – Bangladesh recorded 10 more deaths and 1,996 new hospitalizations from dengue fever in the 24 hours leading up to Tuesday afternoon, signaling a sharp, ongoing surge in vector-borne infections across the country.
According to the daily bulletin released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Tuesday afternoon, the fresh fatalities push the national death toll from the mosquito-borne viral disease to 281 so far this year. Total recorded hospital admissions have now climbed to 90,356.
Regional Breakdown of Fatalities and Hospitalizations
The latest fatalities were reported across multiple administrative divisions and municipal regions:
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Khulna Division: 3 fatalities
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Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC): 2 fatalities
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Barishal Division: 2 fatalities
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Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC): 1 fatality
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Rajshahi Division: 1 fatality
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Dhaka Division (Outside City Corporations): 1 fatality
In terms of new hospital admissions, regional healthcare facilities outside the capital bore a heavy burden. Dhaka Division (excluding city corporations) registered the highest single-region count with 480 new cases, followed by Khulna Division with 302 and Chattogram Division with 242.
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| Region / Division | Hospitalizations |
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| Dhaka Division (Excl. City Corp.) | 480 |
| Khulna Division | 302 |
| Chattogram Division | 242 |
| Barishal Division | 203 |
| Rajshahi Division | 199 |
| Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) | 194 |
| Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) | 187 |
| Mymensingh Division | 96 |
| Rangpur Division | 75 |
| Sylhet Division | 18 |
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Gender Demographics and Trend Analysis
Health authorities highlighted a notable demographic skew among hospitalized patients this year. Out of the cumulative 90,356 hospitalizations recorded through early October, 62.3% were male while 37.7% were female.
Despite a significant number of patients recovering, municipal authorities and public health experts face increasing pressure as hospital beds across major urban hubs and district centers continue to fill up rapidly during the peak transmission months.
Public health officials continue to advise residents to destroy potential Aedes mosquito breeding grounds and seek immediate medical help at the onset of high fever.