Climate change makes dengue deadlier in Bangladesh

[Starmix]

According to the report, Bangladesh reported eight deaths Sunday from a dengue fever outbreak, bringing the tally for November to 86, the highest monthly toll this year, with an entomologist blaming climate change.

The report stated that the latest fatalities took the death toll so far in 2025 to 364, with the total number of cases increasing to over 90,264, with 778 new hospitalizations. Of these, 87,442 returned home after recovery, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Infections and deaths are now seen spreading across the country, including the southeastern city of Chattogram, the south-central city of Barisal, and the north-central city of Mymensingh, along with the capital Dhaka.

In addition, the country has an average temperature. Even in winter, the temperature remains close to 20 °C, which presents favorable conditions for dengue, according to Bashar.

In 2023, Bangladesh reported a record 1,705 dengue deaths out of 321,179 confirmed cases, according to DGHS, making it the country's deadliest outbreak.

Source: PNA/ Anadolu


DEADLIER. Residents wheel a patient on a makeshift stretcher outside a crowded hospital in this undated photo as families wait anxiously for medical attention. The situation highlights the strain on local health services during severe weather conditions. (Anadolu)

 

[Stardom22]

The climate change has really become a crisis all over the world. l think everyone should be very concerned and try by all our means to protect the environment for our own good.

 

[kit_hung]

the climate change scourge is really battering many lands. A great shame that top world leaders like Trump deny this grave fact.

 

[Starmix]

Dengue is deadly, it usually attacks children and teens who don't have strong body metabolism. There were also places in my country affected with dengue but it was not severe.

 

[freelancermaria]

Indeed, dengue is deadly. My sister had dengue fever before and it was scary. This is why I always apply mosquito repellant even when I am at home.

 

[Starmix]

Dengue is not a joke. My niece was infected with dengue when she was 10 years old. She was hospitalized and we were all scared. We prayed minute to minute. We thanked God she was cured.