Bangladesh reports nine new dengue deaths, raising the 2025 toll to 212, with 1,042 new cases. DGHS urges hospitals to implement dedicated wards, specialised care, and preventive measures as urban dengue outbreaks continue to threaten public health.
Bangladesh has reported nine more fatalities due to dengue in the past 24 hours, marking the second-highest single-day death toll recorded in 2025, according to media reports. The latest deaths have pushed the overall dengue-related death toll in the country to 212 this year, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) confirmed.
The recent fatalities were primarily concentrated in Dhaka South City Corporation (8), with one death reported each in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Chattogram Division, United News of Bangladesh reported.
Alongside the fatalities, 1,042 new dengue cases were reported across the country, bringing the total number of dengue infections in Bangladesh in 2025 to 49,907. The distribution of new cases across divisions is as follows: Dhaka Division (201), Dhaka North City Corporation (198), Barishal Division (195), Dhaka South City Corporation (121), Chattogram Division (104), Rajshahi Division (82), Khulna Division (72), Mymensingh Division (41), Rangpur Division (23), and Sylhet Division (5).
Currently, 2,439 patients are undergoing treatment in hospitals nationwide, as per DGHS updates. Health experts have highlighted that these figures underscore the continuing prevalence of dengue and the urgent need for sustained preventive measures, particularly in densely populated urban areas where Aedes mosquitoes, the primary vector for dengue, thrive.
Bangladesh has faced severe dengue outbreaks in previous years. In 2024, 575 people succumbed to the mosquito-borne disease. During the same year, DGHS reported over 101,214 dengue cases, of which 100,040 patients recovered. Notably, 2023 remains the deadliest year on record, with 1,705 deaths caused by dengue.
To address the growing crisis, the DGHS issued new directives on September 16 requiring all public hospitals to ensure proper treatment for dengue patients. The guidelines mandate the establishment of dedicated dengue wards and specialised medical teams in every hospital. DGHS Director of Hospitals and Clinics, Abu Hossain Md Mainul Ahsan, emphasized that hospitals must prioritise facilities for NS-1 tests, emergency care, and adequate medication for patients.
Under the new instructions, dengue patients admitted to hospitals should be kept in designated wards or rooms, with ICU support provided as necessary. Doctors and nurses have been assigned special responsibilities to ensure efficient care.
A hospital-level board comprising specialists in medicine, pediatrics, and other relevant fields has been directed to supervise dengue and Chikungunya treatment. Trained doctors, medical officers, and residents under this board will provide care to both admitted and suspected outpatient dengue patients.
In addition to in-hospital treatment measures, hospital directors are instructed to coordinate with city corporations or municipalities to conduct mosquito eradication drives and maintain cleanliness around hospital premises. Furthermore, hospitals must conduct weekly dengue coordination meetings chaired by the director, superintendent, and civil surgeon to monitor and plan preventive measures.
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As dengue continues to pose a significant health threat in Bangladesh, authorities urge the public to remain vigilant. Preventive actions such as eliminating standing water, using mosquito nets, and maintaining proper sanitation are critical to curbing the spread of the disease. Health officials have also called for timely hospital visits for suspected dengue patients to ensure early diagnosis and treatment.
With the monsoon season still affecting large parts of Bangladesh, health experts warn that proactive measures are essential to prevent further escalation of dengue cases and fatalities.
