Severe
Epidemic
Ongoing
2 sources
16 casualties
Dengue Outbreak in Chattogram and Detection of 'Asian Tiger' Mosquito
A significant dengue outbreak in Chattogram has resulted in 3,270 confirmed cases and 16 deaths as of September 18, 2026. Health authorities have confirmed the presence of both Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes in Chittagong City, Sitakunda, and Karnaphuli upazilas, causing severe strain on public health facilities.
Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 09:00 am
Hazard specifics
Disease
dengue
Confirmed cases
3,270
Confirmed deaths
16
Notes
A seasonal spike in dengue infections compounded by rising trends and the presence of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes.
Affected scope
2 Records| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 1 · district | চট্টগ্রাম জেলা |
| 3 · upazilla | চট্টগ্রাম শহর, সীতাকুণ্ড ও কর্ণফুলী উপজেলা |
1 · district
চট্টগ্রাম জেলা3 · upazilla
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