Dengue epidemic: 74 deaths and 25,601 cases reported, with concerns over administrative control gaps

As of August 18, 2026, the dengue epidemic in Bangladesh has reached 25,601 confirmed infections and 74 deaths. While health officials work to manage the surge, challenges persist in inter-agency coordination between Dhaka City Corporations and general mosquito control efforts.

When

As of August 18, 2026

Where

National level

Event type

Epidemic

Disease

dengue

Confirmed cases

25,601

Suspected cases

0

Confirmed deaths

74

ORS distributed

0

Reported notes

National dengue epidemic report provided by the DGHS. The outbreak covers multiple divisions including Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, and Rangpur. Concerns include a 67 percent rise in cases over 18 days and administrative challenges in mosquito control and patient tracking.