S A Shofiee, Sylhet :
While the dengue outbreak is increasing across the country, dengue has broken records in Sylhet this year.
In a total of 8 months from January to August, dengue has been detected in 110 people in Sylhet division. This is an average of about 14 dengue patients detected every month.
The Department of Health sources have confirmed that 69 dengue patients have been detected till this month.
In the last 24 hours (from 8 am on Saturday to 8 am on Sunday), 6 new dengue patients have been detected in Sylhet.
Currently, 14 patients are undergoing treatment in various hospitals and clinics of the division.
Among the admitted dengue patients, the highest number is 7 in Osmani Medical College Hospital, 1 in 250-bed Sunamganj District Sadar Hospital, 3 in Habiganj 250-bed Sadar Hospital, and 3 in Lakhai Upazila Health Complex.
The number of dengue patients in Sylhet division from January 1, 2025 to September 28, 2025 is 179.
Of these, 33 are in Sylhet district, 26 in Sunamganj district, 20 in Moulvibazar district, and 100 in Habiganj district.
Accordingly, the number of dengue patients is highest in Habiganj and lowest in Moulvibazar.
This information was given in a press release sent by the Sylhet Divisional Health Department on Wednesday.
At the same time, dengue was detected in 6 new people in Sylhet, but no one has died of dengue in Sylhet division so far.
So far, the number of dengue deaths this year has reached 192 in the county.
This information was given by the Health Department on Sunday.
Most of the dengue patients in Sylhet are said to have come from Dhaka. The reason for the low dengue incidence in Sylhet compared to other divisions of the country is the high rainfall.
Sylhet Divisional Health Department Director Dr. Anisur Rahman said that there has been heavy rainfall across Sylhet for the past few days.
He believes that this is playing a role in preventing dengue attacks.
In addition, among those hospitalized with dengue in the last 24 hours, 166 people are in Barisal division, 91 in Chittagong division, 164 in Dhaka division (outside the city corporation), 97 in Dhaka North City, 112 in Dhaka South City, 101 in Khulna division, 37 in Mymensingh division, 54 in Rajshahi division, 17 in Rangpur division and 6 in Sylhet division.
Public health experts say that although the rate of dengue infection in Sylhet region is relatively lower than other regions, the situation can deteriorate quickly if caution is not exercised.
It is especially important to take regular initiatives to control mosquito breeding in garbage and stagnant water in urban areas.
In this regard, officials of the Health Department have called on the local administration and city corporation to strengthen mosquito control activities and raise public awareness.
Sylhet Divisional Health Department Director Dr. Anisur Rahman said, Sylhet is a tourist area.
Those who come to Sylhet from Dhaka or other divisions of the country should stay inside mosquito nets at home or hotels after evening. By doing so, they themselves will be safe and others will be safe too.
