Dengue outbreak in Bangladesh: 6 deaths in 24 hours and 348 total fatalities as of Oct 18, 2026

As of October 18, 2026, Bangladesh is facing a severe nationwide dengue epidemic. A total of 348 people have died this year, with 103 deaths occurring in October alone. In the last 24 hours, 6 people have died and 2,088 new patients have been hospitalized.