Dbarta24 Report — Bangladesh’s dengue crisis continues to deepen as public health authorities recorded six new deaths and 1,655 fresh hospital admissions across the country in a 24-hour period ending Monday evening.
According to the daily bulletin released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), all six fatalities reported during this period occurred among patients receiving treatment in various healthcare facilities across the Rajshahi division.
Surging Death Toll and September Surge
With the latest figures, the nationwide death toll from the mosquito-borne viral disease has climbed to 190. Public health experts have noted a alarming surge in viral transmission throughout September, with 93 deaths recorded in the first 20 days of the month alone—accounting for nearly half of the total fatalities registered this year.
Total dengue hospitalizations across the country have now reached 63,627 as admission rates remain elevated in both urban epicenters and rural districts.
Geographic Distribution of New Cases
The latest health data highlights widespread transmission, with significant hospital admissions reported in the capital city as well as across all administrative divisions:
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Dhaka Metropolitan Area: 333 total admissions (166 under Dhaka North City Corporation and 167 under Dhaka South City Corporation).
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Dhaka Division (Outside City Corporations): 281 patients.
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Chittagong Division: 314 patients.
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Khulna Division: 271 patients.
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Barisal Division: 217 patients.
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Rajshahi Division: 146 patients.
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Mymensingh Division: 43 patients.
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Rangpur Division: 41 patients.
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Sylhet Division: 9 patients.
Public Health Response & Healthcare Strain
With hospitals experiencing a steady influx of patients, medical centers in major metro regions like Chittagong, Khulna, and Dhaka are facing mounting operational pressure.
Public health officials continue to advise citizens to eliminate stagnant water sources around residential areas to curb vector breeding and seek immediate medical consultation upon experiencing early symptoms such as sudden high fever, severe headache, or body pain.