Dhaka, Oct 23 (V7N) – In the past 24 hours, two people have died due to dengue in Bangladesh, raising concern amid a continuing outbreak. The victims, a 65-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman, passed away at Dhaka Medical College Hospital and Khulna Medical College Hospital, respectively.

During the same period, 762 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country. This brings the total number of dengue hospitalizations this year to 62,367, with 255 deaths recorded, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Current hospital admissions include 2,620 patients nationwide, of which 1,709 are receiving treatment outside Dhaka, while 911 are admitted in various hospitals within the capital. Wednesday’s admissions were distributed as follows: Dhaka city – 260, outside Dhaka – 170, Barishal Division – 129, Chattogram Division – 79, Khulna Division – 40, Mymensingh Division – 41, Rajshahi Division – 39, Rangpur – 3, and Sylhet – 1.

DGHS data show that dengue has spread to 63 districts this year, with the highest number of cases and deaths reported in Dhaka. Until Wednesday, 17,467 dengue cases and 161 deaths were reported in the capital. Barishal Division follows with 16,139 cases and 38 deaths. Among individual districts, Barguna has recorded the highest number of infections at 8,237, with 14 deaths. Joypurhat remains unaffected with zero reported cases.

This October alone, hospitals have admitted 15,025 patients, and 57 have died. In September, 15,866 patients were hospitalized, with 76 fatalities. Monthly data for 2025 indicate a gradual rise in cases from January (1,161 hospitalizations, 10 deaths) to peak months of July (10,684 hospitalizations, 41 deaths) and August (10,496 hospitalizations, 39 deaths).

Bangladesh has maintained detailed dengue hospitalization and mortality records since 2000. The country witnessed the highest number of dengue hospitalizations in 2023 with 321,179 patients, and the highest deaths at 1,705. In 2024, dengue hospitalizations totaled 101,214, with 575 deaths.

Experts warn that the current outbreak underscores the urgent need for intensified mosquito control measures, public awareness campaigns, and strengthened healthcare preparedness to prevent further loss of life.

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