On August 10, 2025, three more people died from dengue in Bangladesh in just 24 hours, bringing the 2025 death toll to 101. The deaths were in Chittagong and Dhaka South City Corporation, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), as reported by United News of Bangladesh. In the same period, 448 new cases were reported, pushing the total confirmed cases to 24,183 this year. Currently, 1,374 patients are being treated in hospitals. An X post from @trtworld said, “Bangladesh dengue deaths hit 101 in 2025, with 448 new cases in a day!”
Three deaths in a day? Dengue’s getting really serious!
Where Cases Are Spiking
The DGHS reported new cases across Bangladesh: Barisal (95), Dhaka division (84), Chittagong (81), Khulna (57), Dhaka South City Corporation (46), Dhaka North City Corporation (34), Rajshahi (34), Mymensingh (8), Rangpur (7), and Sylhet (2). Last year, 2024, saw 575 dengue deaths, showing the disease remains a big problem. Hospitals are busy, with Dhaka and Chittagong hit hardest. The mosquito-borne virus spreads fast in rainy seasons, making it tough to control.
Cases everywhere? Mosquitoes are causing big trouble!
A Tougher Dengue Strain
On July 9, DGHS Director General Abu Jafor said this year’s dengue is harder to treat. He told a meeting in Mohakhali, “The current strain is no longer manageable like before. Many patients get very sick fast.” More people are showing severe symptoms, needing close watch and intensive care. Jafor stressed that tools like portable ultrasound and bedside hematocrit machines are key for quick diagnosis and treatment, helping doctors act fast to save lives. He urged everyone to see a doctor right away if they get a fever.
A stronger dengue? That’s scary for hospitals!
Help from WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) stepped in, giving Bangladesh 1,600 dengue-related medical supplies, 21 bedside hematocrit machines, and eight portable ultrasound machines. WHO promised to keep helping, as these tools make it easier to spot and treat severe cases quickly. Jafor said these machines cut complications by speeding up diagnosis. People are also told to clean up standing water around homes to stop mosquitoes from breeding, since that’s how dengue spreads.
WHO sending supplies? That’s a big boost for Bangladesh!