Along with the change in seasonal intensity of the disease, Aedes mosquitoes, mostly centred around urban areas like Dhaka, now spread the virus in villages nationwide as a result of urbanisation. Forecasts based on initial findings suggest Bangladesh may suffer widespread dengue infections this year, Kabirul said. In an interview, the zoology professor of Jahangirnagar University said a comprehensive long-term plan, which must include integrated pest management, was needed to curb the spread of the disease.

Source: bd News24 June 23, 2023 23:09 UTC