What happened, where and when?
The dengue outbreak in Bangladesh has taken a worrisome turn, with a worrying increase in cases and fatalities this year. As of 18 July 2023, the country has already recorded 127 fatalities (female - 73; male - 54) from the mosquito-borne disease, a staggering five times higher than the previous year (2022). Dengue has spread to 60 districts, and public health experts fear that the situation is becoming increasingly complicated, posing a significant risk to a large number of people.