Bangladesh Dengue Death Toll Hits 400 in 2026 as Record 11 Die in 24 Hours
- Update Time : 11:38:56 am, Tuesday, 27 October 2026
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Bangladesh’s dengue death toll has reached 400 this year after 11 people died from the mosquito-borne disease in the 24 hours leading up to Tuesday morning, marking the highest single-day death toll recorded in 2026.
According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the deaths occurred between 8 a.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday. The agency released the latest figures in its dengue situation report on Tuesday.
During the same 24-hour period, hospitals admitted 2,071 new dengue patients, reflecting the continuing pressure on the country’s healthcare system.
Since the beginning of 2026, a total of 128,237 people have been hospitalized with dengue. Of them, 122,422 patients have been discharged, while 6,415 remain under treatment in hospitals.
Dhaka Division recorded the highest number of new admissions during the latest reporting period, with 899 patients. Other divisions reported 250 admissions in Khulna, 241 in Chattogram, 229 in Rajshahi, 217 in Barishal, 112 in Rangpur, 97 in Mymensingh and 26 in Sylhet.
The latest figures highlight the continuing public health challenge posed by dengue in Bangladesh, as hospitals continue to receive thousands of patients and the annual death toll reaches a significant milestone.
