Catastrophic
Epidemic
Ongoing
4 sources
90637 casualties
Nationwide Dengue Epidemic: Record Daily Deaths and Directive to Increase Hospital Capacity (October 2026)
Bangladesh recorded its highest single-day death toll from Dengue as of October 6, 2026, with 10 fatalities reported in 24 hours. The year-to-date total has reached 281 deaths and 90,357 hospitalizations. Due to the surge in infections, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has mandated an increase in hospital bed capacity, with special emphasis on Dhaka and plans for field hospitals.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 06:00 amNationwide, with emphasis on Dhaka
Hazard specifics
Disease
dengue
Confirmed cases
90,357
Confirmed deaths
281
Notes
Ongoing national Dengue outbreak with record-high single-day deaths, rising hospital admissions, and a government directive to expand hospital capacity.
Affected scope
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| country | দেশব্যাপী |
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country
দেশব্যাপী8 · district
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