Dhaka: The total number of dengue cases reported in the country this year has reached 6,871, with 271 new patients admitted to hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till Sunday morning. The dengue death toll has now reached 19 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
According to United News of Bangladesh, DGHS data reveals that 52.4 percent of this year’s dengue patients are male, while 47.6 percent are female. The data also highlights the severity of the situation when compared to past years. In 2025, Bangladesh reported 102,861 dengue cases and 413 dengue-related deaths, indicating a significant public health challenge.