August sees highest number of dengue cases outside Dhaka - Bangladesh

Dhaka tribune
Aug 28, 2023

August sees highest number of dengue cases outside Dhaka - Bangladesh


The authorities have recorded the highest number of dengue positive cases outside Dhaka in August this year meaning the mosquito disease gripped the entire country.

"Dhaka city witnessed 53,489 dengue positive cases between January 1 and August 26 this year while 58,695 cases were reported outside Dhaka during the same period," a statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said.