Dengue continues to spread across Bangladesh, claiming eight more lives in the past 24 hours, while another 1,595 patients have been admitted to hospitals across the country. The latest figures highlight the growing severity of the mosquito-borne disease, with thousands of people currently receiving treatment in different hospitals.

According to the latest dengue situation report issued by the Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Tuesday (November 10), the eight deaths were recorded in two divisions. Seven of the victims were from areas outside the city corporations in Dhaka Division, while the remaining death was reported in Khulna Division.

The latest report also showed that dengue infections continue to spread across all eight divisions of the country. A total of 1,595 new patients were admitted to hospitals during the reporting period, indicating that the disease remains a major public health concern.

Among the divisions, Rajshahi recorded the highest number of new hospital admissions, with 229 patients. Khulna followed with 220 admissions, while 211 patients were admitted in Barishal Division. Chattogram reported 206 new patients, while 196 people were admitted to hospitals in areas outside the city corporations of Dhaka Division.

Meanwhile, Mymensingh Division recorded 73 new hospital admissions, followed by Rangpur with 71 patients. Sylhet reported the lowest number of new admissions, with 20 patients during the same 24-hour period.

In the capital, 367 dengue patients are currently receiving treatment at different government and private hospitals in Dhaka city. The figures indicate that the disease continues to affect both urban and rural areas, putting additional pressure on healthcare facilities across the country.

The overall statistics for the current year are also concerning. From January 1 to November 10, a total of 153,768 people have been admitted to hospitals after contracting dengue across Bangladesh. Of them, 147,158 patients have recovered and been discharged from hospitals following treatment.

However, the death toll has reached 474 during this period. Currently, 6,136 dengue patients remain hospitalized in different parts of the country. The rising number of infections and deaths reflects the continuing challenge posed by dengue during the ongoing year.

The latest figures also show that this year's dengue situation has become more severe than last year's in terms of both hospital admissions and fatalities. According to DGHS data, between January 1 and December 31, 2025, a total of 102,861 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country, while 413 people died from the disease.

With the number of infections continuing to rise, dengue remains a significant public health concern in Bangladesh. The latest statistics underline the scale of the outbreak and the growing number of patients requiring hospital care across different divisions.