World · Bangladesh Bureau
Dengue death toll climbs as 1,900 admitted to hospitals daily
Four more dengue patients have died while nearly 1,900 people were hospitalized in the past 24 hours, marking a continued surge in the mosquito-borne virus across the country.
LSN Bangladesh ·
The dengue outbreak continues to intensify with fresh fatalities reported and admission numbers remaining critically high. The latest statistics reflect an alarming trend in disease transmission that has strained healthcare facilities nationwide.
Dhaka and surrounding areas have emerged as the primary hotspots for dengue cases, with hospitals across the region operating at elevated capacity. Medical authorities have indicated that the peak season for the virus typically spans the monsoon and post-monsoon months, when conditions favor mosquito breeding.
Health officials have urged the public to take preventive measures including eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed, using insect repellent, and wearing protective clothing. The dengue virus, transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, causes high fever, joint pain, and in severe cases, potentially fatal complications.
The health sector has intensified surveillance operations and distributed guidelines to hospitals for patient management and case reporting. Authorities have also called for enhanced vector control campaigns in urban and semi-urban areas to curtail transmission rates.