Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Bangladesh Reports Record Dengue Deaths Amidst Rising Cases
Imagine tiny mosquitoes carrying a virus called dengue.
When they bite people in Bangladesh, it can make them very sick with a high fever, headaches, and body aches.
Lately, there's been a big problem with dengue.
More people are getting sick and, sadly, some are dying.
The number of cases is higher than usual for this time of year.
Health officials are working hard to help, but the problem is getting worse.
The disease is spreading across the country, with the Dhaka area seeing the most cases.
Bangladesh reported the highest single-day toll of five dengue deaths this year.
The total number of dengue-related deaths in 2024 has reached 110.
There were 311 new dengue infections recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total cases this year to 27,782.
Dengue cases and deaths are higher compared to the past five years, with the peak likely not reached.
The Dhaka city corporation accounts for the majority of cases and deaths within the Dhaka division.
- Who
- Bangladesh's Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
- What
- Bangladesh recorded its highest single-day toll of five dengue deaths.
- When
- The data is up to 8 a.m. local time Thursday.
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Why
- Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease, causing an increase in cases.
- Total Dengue Deaths in 2024
- 110
- New Infections (24 hrs)
- 311
- Total Cases in 2024
- 27,782
- Peak Dengue Season
- June-September
- Highest Annual Deaths (2023)
- 1,705
- Most Affected Area
- Dhaka city corporation