Bangladesh Records 13 More Dengue Cases in 2025: Total Reaches 1,890
Bangladesh has reported 13 additional cases of dengue fever, bringing the total number of vector-borne infections to 1,890 this year, local media sources confirmed. These new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours leading up to Thursday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Dhaka: Bangladesh has reported 13 additional cases of dengue fever, bringing the total number of vector-borne infections to 1,890 this year, local media sources confirmed. These new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours leading up to Thursday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Dengue Cases in Bangladesh: Regional Breakdown
Of the 13 new cases, two were reported in the Dhaka Division, while the remaining 11 were in the Barishal Division. As of now, dengue fever has claimed 13 lives in the country in 2025. Additionally, 55 individuals are currently receiving treatment for dengue at various hospitals across Bangladesh.
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Dengue in Bangladesh: Year-on-Year Comparison
The number of dengue cases in 2025 has already surpassed the figures recorded in the same period last year. In 2024, dengue-related deaths reached 575, highlighting the serious nature of the outbreak. According to the World Health Organization’s South-East Asia Region Epidemiological Bulletin, there has been a significant increase in both the number of dengue cases and deaths compared to 2024. In 2025, at least 1,822 dengue cases and 16 dengue-related deaths were reported, marking a 123% increase in infections and a 59% rise in fatalities compared to the same period last year.
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Increasing Dengue Cases in Bangladesh: Public Health Concerns
During the period from March 3 to March 9, Bangladesh recorded 70 new dengue cases, showing a 12.9% increase from the 62 cases reported the previous week. Public health experts and entomologists have raised concerns over the lack of effective measures to combat the dengue outbreak, suggesting that the medical system has not been sufficiently overhauled to address the rising cases.
Dengue in Bangladesh: A Growing Public Health Crisis
Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease primarily transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, has become a major public health concern in Bangladesh. As the country struggles to cope with this growing epidemic, experts are urging stronger preventive measures and improvements in the healthcare system to manage and mitigate the spread of the disease.
Key Facts about Dengue in Bangladesh:
- 13 new cases of dengue reported in the past 24 hours
- Total dengue infections in 2025: 1,890
- 13 deaths related to dengue so far this year
- Significant year-on-year increase in dengue cases and deaths
- Ongoing concerns over insufficient preventive measures and healthcare system readiness
