Dengue outbreak in Bangladesh: Update for October 15, 2026 and Health Minister's statement on vaccine policy

A national health report confirms 10 new deaths and 1,943 new hospitalizations due to dengue in Bangladesh during the 24-hour period ending on October 15, 2026. This brings the cumulative figures for the year to 331 deaths and 107,259 hospitalizations. Additionally, Health Minister Md. Sakhawat Hossain stated that there is currently no plan to introduce dengue vaccines in Bangladesh due to safety risks and high costs.