The death count from dengue has reached 102 in 2026, with five more fatalities reported in the past 24 hours until Tuesday morning.

In the 24-hour span, 1,324 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, raising the total caseload to 37,170 this year.

The country witnessed two deaths each in January and February, one in May, 13 in June, 36 in July and 43 in August, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

So far, Dhaka South City Corporation has recorded the highest number of deaths (36), followed by Khulna division (18) and Dhaka North City Corporation (13).

DGHS data shows that men account for 62% of infections so far this year, while women represent 38%.

Currently, 2,683 patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country.

According to official data, Bangladesh recorded 102,861 dengue cases and 413 deaths from the mosquito-borne disease in 2025.

In 2024, the country reported 101,214 dengue infections and 575 deaths.

The previous year (2023) saw the country’s worst outbreak on record, with 1,705 deaths and 321,179 hospitalisations.