Dengue outbreak: 4 deaths and 1558 hospitalizations in one day; record cases and integrated control directives

A significant dengue outbreak across Bangladesh resulted in 4 deaths and 1558 new hospital admissions on September 6, 2026. As of September 6, 2026, the country reached 42,590 total infections and 117 deaths, prompting Dhaka South City Corporation to intensify mosquito control operations.