Bangladesh is currently dealing with a severe dengue fever outbreak, with recent statistics highlighting a critical surge in cases and fatalities. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the latest figures show that dengue has claimed five more people in the past 24 hours only. This terrible statistic brings the total number of deaths for the month to 30, marking the highest monthly death toll of 2024. This surpasses last month’s record of 27 deaths, stressing the increasing severity of the crisis.

DGHS’s statement on Tuesday reveals a remarkable rise in hospital admissions due to dengue. Over the past day, 872 people have been hospitalised, with the highest number of cases reported in the Chattogram division (224 admissions), Dhaka North City Corporation (186 admissions), and Dhaka South City Corporation (167 admissions). This influx places considerable pressure on healthcare facilities, struggling to cope with the number of patients and the demand for resources.