Young adults hit hard as Bangladesh logs 593 dengue cases, 3 deaths

NN ONLINE:

Bangladesh’s ongoing battle with dengue shows no sign of easing, as 593 new infections and three more deaths were recorded in the latest 24-hour period ending Saturday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The fresh figures highlight a continuing public health strain, with the country’s total caseload climbing to 89,486 since January and fatalities reaching 356. The latest deaths include a 2-year-old boy from Bhola, a 50-year-old man from Barguna—both treated at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital—and an 18-year-old woman who passed away at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

Regional Breakdown Shows Dhaka Still at the Epicentre

Dhaka remains the most affected region, with the capital’s two city corporations bearing a heavy burden of new hospital admissions.

·         DNCC led with 211 cases, the highest across all reporting zones.

·         DSCC followed with 78 cases.

Outside the capital, Chattogram and Barishal divisions reported significant spikes:

·         97 cases emerged from Chattogram areas outside city corporations.

·         90 cases were logged in Barishal Division outside city corporations.

Dhaka Division outside the two city corporations registered 88 cases, while Khulna Division reported 29.

The DGHS also confirmed that 628 patients were discharged during the same 24-hour period, offering a small respite amid rising numbers.

Young Adults Continue to Bear the Brunt The latest data reaffirms a worrying trend: young adults remain the most affected demographic. Those aged 21–30 accounted for the majority of new infections, with

·         81 cases among individuals aged 21–25

·         90 cases among those aged 26–30

This age group has also recorded high mortality throughout the year, alongside patients aged 31–50, with both groups reporting over 50 deaths each.

Gender-wise, male patients made up 62.6% of new cases, while females accounted for 37.4%, indicating a persistent gap frequently linked to occupational exposure and mobility patterns.

Deaths Concentrated in Dhaka Throughout the Year

Since January, dengue infections have remained heavily concentrated in the capital:

·         DSCC has reported more than 21,600 cases and 165 deaths.

·         DNCC has logged over 15,200 cases and 61 deaths.