2026 Nationwide Dengue Fever Epidemic: 671 new cases and 2 new deaths reported on August 19

As of August 19, 2026, Bangladesh is experiencing a significant nationwide dengue epidemic. On August 19 alone, the Directorate General of Health Services reported 2 new deaths and 671 new hospitalizations over a 24-hour period. Since the start of the year, the cumulative death toll has reached 76, with 26,272 total hospitalizations reported across urban and rural regions.