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Dengue Deaths Rise to 179 Amid Growing Crisis in Bangladesh

9/22/2025

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Story summary

Dengue infections in Bangladesh are escalating, with 12 deaths and 740 new hospitalizations reported in the last 24 hours, totaling 179 deaths and nearly 42,000 infections this year.
Children are experiencing severe complications from the disease.
Prolonged monsoon conditions and urbanization contribute to mosquito breeding.
Hospitals face increasing pressure amid concerns of a worsening crisis.
Chikungunya cases are also rising, leading to severe joint pain.

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Story summary

Dengue infections in Bangladesh are escalating, with 12 deaths and 740 new hospitalizations reported in the last 24 hours, totaling 179 deaths and nearly 42,000 infections this year.
Children are experiencing severe complications from the disease.
Prolonged monsoon conditions and urbanization contribute to mosquito breeding.
Hospitals face increasing pressure amid concerns of a worsening crisis.
Chikungunya cases are also rising, leading to severe joint pain.