Dengue epidemic in Bangladesh: 184 deaths and 61,972 cases reported (As of September 20, 2026)
A significant dengue epidemic continues in Bangladesh, with 61,972 cumulative cases and 184 deaths recorded nationwide as of September 20, 2026. Within the 24 hours preceding this report, 1,593 new hospitalizations and 6 deaths were confirmed. The government has implemented nationwide preparedness, ensuring hospital saline availability and emergency mobile hospital deployment. In Dhaka, the DNCC has identified 100 hotspots, and the DSCC has classified 29 wards as high-risk.
Hazard specifics
Disease
dengue
Confirmed cases
61,972
Confirmed deaths
184
Notes
Nationwide dengue epidemic driven by Aedes mosquito larvae thriving in stagnant water. Authorities are performing vector control, awareness campaigns, and increasing healthcare facility readiness with mobile hospitals and saline supplies.
Affected scope
2 Records| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| country | সারা দেশ |
| 1 · district | ঢাকা শহর |