Dengue death toll in Bangladesh reaches 141; nationwide risk alerts issued for 15 districts

As of September 12, 2026, the cumulative dengue death toll in Bangladesh reached 141, with 49,220 total hospitalizations for the year. The virus has spread across all 64 districts, with 15 specific districts, including Dhaka, identified as high-risk. A three-month nationwide clean-up and awareness campaign began on September 12, 2026.