Bangladesh records 13 more dengue cases

IANS April 4, 2025 249 views

Bangladesh is experiencing a significant surge in dengue cases, with the total infections reaching 1,890 in 2025. The Directorate General of Health Services reported 13 new cases, primarily in Barishal Division, bringing the death toll to 13 this year. Public health experts are concerned about the lack of effective prevention measures and the growing health risk. The World Health Organisation's epidemiological bulletin highlights a 123% increase in dengue infections compared to the previous year.

"Effective measures to prevent dengue were lacking" - Public Health Experts
Dhaka, April 4: Bangladesh has recorded 13 more dengue cases, pushing the total number of vector-borne infections to 1,890 this year, local media reported.

Key Points

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Bangladesh sees significant rise in dengue infections compared to 2024

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Barishal Division reports 11 of 13 new cases

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Dengue claims 13 lives in 2025 so far

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WHO bulletin indicates increasing health risk

The country registered the fresh infections in the past 24 hours leading up to Thursday morning.

According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), two cases were reported in Dhaka Division and 11 in Barishal Division.

Dengue has claimed 13 lives in the country this year, while 55 people were under treatment for the vector-borne infection at the hospitals across the nation.

Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people, a report in Dhaka Tribune said.

According to the recent World Health Organisation South-East Asia Region Epidemiological bulletin, the total number of dengue cases in Bangladesh is higher compared to 2024.

According to the bulletin, in 2025, at least 1,822 dengue cases and 16 dengue-related deaths were reported, a 123 per cent increase in the number of infections and a 59 per cent increase in the number of deaths compared to the corresponding period in 2024.

During March 3-9, around 70 new dengue cases were reported in Bangladesh, a 12.9 per cent increase compared to 62 cases reported during the previous week.

Newspaper Prothom Alo reported there was a significant surge in dengue cases in November 2024.

Public health experts, physicians, and entomologists claimed that effective measures to prevent dengue were lacking, and the medical system was not overhauled either.

Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease, has emerged as a serious public health concern in Bangladesh. It is primarily transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito.

Reader Comments

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Ayesha K.
This is really concerning 😟 The numbers keep rising every year. Why aren't we seeing more mosquito control efforts before the rainy season starts? Prevention is always better than cure!
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Rahim M.
Stay safe everyone! Make sure to use mosquito nets and repellents. My cousin was hospitalized with dengue last month - it's no joke.
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Samina H.
The government needs to allocate more resources to combat this. The statistics show we're going backwards instead of making progress. Clean water storage and proper waste management could make a huge difference.
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Tareq F.
While the article is informative, I wish it included more details about prevention methods that communities can implement themselves. Not everyone can wait for government action.
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Nadia A.
The comparison between years is shocking! 123% increase in infections? 😳 We really need to take this seriously as a nation. Let's all do our part in eliminating standing water around our homes.

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Dengue Bangladesh Health Vector-borne Disease Aedes aegypti Public Health
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