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The number of dengue deaths this year has reached 400. Another 11 people died of the mosquito-borne disease in the past 24 hours, while 2,071 dengue patients were admitted to hospital over the same period.
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) gave the figures in its dengue bulletin today (Tuesday). The count covers the period from 8am yesterday (Monday) to 8am today.
According to DGHS data, 155 people have died of dengue so far in October alone. In September 148 died, 43 in August, 36 in July, 13 in June and one in May. Two people died in each of January and February.
With the 2,071 admissions in 24 hours, the total number of dengue patients hospitalised this year has risen to 128,237. Of them, 121,422 have recovered and gone home.
Dhaka division saw the most admissions in the 24 hours, with 899 patients. Another 250 were admitted in Khulna, 241 in Chattogram, 229 in Rajshahi, 217 in Barishal, 112 in Rangpur, 97 in Mymensingh and 26 in Sylhet.
Background
According to DGHS figures, 1,705 people died of dengue in 2023, the deadliest year on record, Prothom Alo English reported on 28 October 2025.
By the numbers
According to the same report, 575 people died of dengue in 2024.
According to DGHS figures from late December, 102,562 dengue cases were detected and 412 people died in 2025, Ratopati reported on 28 December 2025.
Up to 27 September this year, 73,694 people had been hospitalised and 225 had died, bdnews24.com reported that day.
Sources
Original report: Ajker Patrika
Background sources: Prothom Alo English, 28 October 2025; Ratopati, 28 December 2025; bdnews24.com, 27 September 2026
