DHAKA, July 7, 2025 – Bangladesh is grappling with a sharp dengue outbreak that has overwhelmed hospitals, with three deaths and 492 new admissions reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The total number of confirmed dengue cases this year has climbed to approximately 12,763, while the death toll has reached 48—highlighting the severity of this year’s epidemic. In addition to being widespread, the outbreak is geographically diverse: Barishal division reported 154 new cases, Dhaka (excluding city corporations) had 69, Khulna 54, Chattogram 61, Mymensingh 10, Rangpur 3, and Sylhet 1.
Health experts attribute the surge to the onset of monsoon, which has created ideal conditions for Aedes mosquito breeding. Rising humidity, recurrent rainwater stagnation, and poor drainage in many regions are accelerating mosquito proliferation. Reports suggest that all 64 districts may face outbreaks as the season progresses, making this a national crisis in the making.
Several hospitals, particularly in Dhaka, are operating beyond capacity. Eyewitness accounts describe overcrowded wards, overflowing corridors, and emergency units stretched thin. At Dhaka Medical College, for instance, patients are doubly assigned to beds and treated in corridors due to lack of space—and staff shortages exacerbate the crisis.
Public health officials warn the situation could deteriorate quickly unless aggressive vector control and public awareness campaigns are implemented. Experts emphasize the need to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds and to seek immediate care at early symptom onset.