Three deaths reported from Rajshahi division, two from DNCC and one from DSCC

Five deaths reported from DSCC, three from DNCC, one each from Khulna and Barishal divisions

Experts blame shifting rainfall patterns, rising temperatures, and high humidity for the unusual surge in infections

Four deaths reported from Dhaka North, one each in Dhaka South and Barishal division

Dengue on the rise, and more alarmingly, so is the death rate

With 782 new dengue cases reported yesterday, the total number of cases this year has surpassed 50,000, marking an alarming trend, according to official data.

At least five dengue patients died while 622 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.

One dengue patient died while 665 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.

Asks hospitals to form special boards, prioritise ICU support for patients

At least six dengue patients died in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday -- the highest number of deaths reported in a single day this year.

This year, DNCC proposed Tk 135 crore budget and DSCC Tk 46.50 crore for mosquito-control activities.

Chikungunya is caused by a virus that can be passed to humans by infected mosquitoes

With the number of dengue cases and deaths on the rise, the health authorities have issued fresh directives to all hospitals, including setting up fever/flu corners in outdoor departments and keeping dedicated beds for dengue patients.

Over 1,160 hospitalised in first 3 days, total cases cross 11,000

Dengue fever is once again making a strong comeback in Bangladesh. In just the first half of the year, more than ten thousand people have been hospitalised, and forty-two deaths have already been confirmed.

Health experts and officials said the next two to three months will be crucial

While other countries boast cherry blossoms and beach holidays, we get a yearly VIP visit from the Aedes mosquito.

Bangladesh still finds itself dealing with the crisis as lives continue to be cut tragically short.

Dengue and mosquito-borne diseases in Bangladesh, much like floods or cyclones,  are an issue that is not going anywhere.

As rain and thunderstorms are expected in various parts of the country over the next few days, experts warn that the dengue season could extend further this year.