# Bangladesh dengue outbreak kills 59, cases near 18,000

2026-08-09T06:26:50+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Bangladesh is battling a severe dengue outbreak that has killed at least 59 people and infected 17,880 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services. Dhaka division is the worst hit, with 6,871 cases and 26 deaths, including 25 in Dhaka city alone. Barishal, Chattogram, and Khulna divisions follow in case numbers. Experts linked the surge to high population density, persistent mosquito breeding, and weak vector control in the capital.

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