Dhaka, Aug 25 (V7N) — Bangladesh continues to face a surge in dengue infections, with three more deaths and 412 new hospitalizations reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The Health Emergency Operation Center and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported on Monday that three more people have died from dengue fever in the last 24 hours, raising the total death toll for the year to 118.

According to the press release, 412 patients were admitted to hospitals across the country during this period, bringing the total number of hospitalizations in 2025 to 29,044. The latest data covers the 24-hour period from 8:00 a.m. Sunday to 8:00 a.m. Monday.

The regional distribution of new hospital admissions reveals the continued spread of the disease across both urban and rural areas. Among the 412 newly admitted patients, 51 were from the greater Dhaka division. Specifically, 69 were admitted under Dhaka North City Corporation, and 53 under Dhaka South City Corporation.

Outside the capital, Barisal Division saw the highest number of new hospitalizations at 102, followed by 77 in Chattogram Division. Khulna reported 26 new cases, Rajshahi 30, Mymensingh 4, and the remaining distributed across other districts.

The DGHS has reiterated the importance of community-level mosquito control efforts, emphasizing that the majority of dengue cases continue to be transmitted through the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which breeds in stagnant freshwater commonly found in urban households and construction sites.

Health authorities are urging the public to eliminate breeding sources, use mosquito repellents, and seek immediate medical attention if symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, muscle pain, or skin rash appear.

The rise in dengue infections during the monsoon season has raised concern among public health experts, especially in light of recurring annual outbreaks. Preventive actions, early diagnosis, and coordinated response efforts are considered essential to containing the spread and minimizing fatalities.

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