Dengue Death Toll in Dhaka Reaches 100 This Year

Dengue is becoming increasingly dangerous. As the number of cases caused by the Aedes mosquito continues to rise, so does the death toll. Dhaka is currently the most at-risk area. So far, the number of dengue-related deaths in this region has reached 100, with 55 deaths occurring in just the first 25 days of September.

In addition to the high death toll, Dhaka also leads in the number of infections, with 14,810 patients diagnosed. On the other hand, Sylhet has the fewest cases, with 25 people infected and no deaths reported. Chittagong ranks second in terms of deaths and infections, with 19 deaths and 5,928 cases identified.

Key Stats:

Total Deaths in Dhaka (2024): 100

Total Deaths in Bangladesh (2024): 138

Total Dengue Cases in Dhaka: 14,810

Total Dengue Cases in Bangladesh: 26,555

Deaths in September (first 25 days): 55

New Cases on September 25: 854

Second Highest Region (Chittagong): 19 deaths, 5,928 cases

This year, Barishal has recorded 13 deaths and 2,393 cases. In Khulna, there have been five deaths and 2,014 cases. In Mymensingh, 605 people have been infected, with one death reported.

Beyond these, 479 people have been infected in Rajshahi, 256 in Rangpur, and 25 in Sylhet, but no deaths have occurred in these three divisions.

Meanwhile, the latest data from Wednesday (September 25) shows two more deaths from dengue, and 854 new infections.

According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the two most recent deaths were residents of Dhaka. From January 1 to September 25 this year, a total of 26,555 people have been hospitalized due to dengue, and 138 people have died during this period.