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The DGHS expresses its concerns over the presence of mosquito larvae ahead of dengue season

By Morshadur Rahman DHAKA, May 16, 2024 (BSS) - Health experts today said poor water management in Dhaka city is largely

DHAKA, April 22, 2024 (BSS) - Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam today said legal actions will be

Dengue in Bangladesh: The number of dengue patients will be higher this year than last year and most of the cases will be from outside Dhaka, said experts.

Bangladesh Moshar Machine Mosquito Control Solution: When the entire country is grappling with mosquito menace, a Bangladeshi entrepreneur and his team have come up with an ingenious solution that promises to be an effective tool in mosquito control. Manufactured entirely in their lab with low-cost, eco-friendly technology, the device, named "Moshar Machine", can trap and kill

The authorities have apparently not learned any lessons from this year’s dengue outbreak that saw records tumble both in terms of death toll and hospitalisation.

Despite December being a month which sees less dengue cases, the first 15 days of the month this year have seen 54 deaths and 6,722 cases.

With temperatures and rainfall increasing, the mosquitoes that carry dengue viruses are extending their range. More than 4.5 million cases have been reported this year, and global climate models project an additional 2 billion people could be at risk of infection by 2080.

Densely populated country faces worst-ever outbreak in history, with over 1,500 dead and hospitals packed to the brim.

6 die, 1,291 hospitalised in a day