Sixteen more dengue patients were hospitalized in the last 24 hours till this morning, said a press release of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Thursday. Besides, a total of 21 patients were discharged from hospitals during the period, taking the total number of recovered patients to 1,062 this year. However, since January 1, 2026, a total of 1,158 dengue cases have been reported. Last year, 413 people died from dengue while 1,02,861 cases were recorded across the country. In 2024, the disease claimed 575 lives with 1,01,214 reported cases.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 05, 2026 13:47 UTC