In Bangladesh, 1,593 new hospitalisations of patients infected with the dengue virus in 24 hours have been recorded, in addition to six more deaths from the disease carried by mosquitoes, figures provided by the Directorate General of Health Services revealed on 20 September 2026.
Dengue deaths rise to 184
The latest deaths bring the total number of deaths resulting from dengue in Bangladesh to 184 in 2026. Two deaths were registered in Chattogram division, two in Khulna division, one in Barishal division, and one in Dhaka division.
62,000 cases are reported throughout the country
DGHS figures indicate that the total number of dengue patients increased in Bangladesh to 61,972. During the 24 hours, 1,587 patients have been discharged; thus, the number of patients who have recovered rose to 57,610. These figures reveal the continuing pressure that Bangladesh is facing in its health sector due to dengue infections throughout the country. The figures also show that hospitalisation and deaths require monitoring.
Dengue situation continues to be an issue
These latest statistics have shown that there is a continued threat to the health system of Bangladesh due to dengue. As thousands of dengue cases have been detected in the month of September, the health officials are now closely observing the number of hospitalisations, deaths, and recoveries in different divisions.
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What do the latest statistics show?
This report for a 24-hour period has demonstrated that the spread of dengue fever continues in Bangladesh, and new patients are admitted to hospitals at a high rate. It is evident from the spread of deaths in different divisions that the outbreak is not limited to a single region.
FAQs
1. How many new hospitalisations were reported in 24 hours?
A total of 1,593 new dengue patients were hospitalised within a 24-hour period.
2. What is the total death toll from dengue in 2026 so far?
The total dengue death toll in Bangladesh for 2026 stands at 184, following six recent deaths.
3. Where were the latest deaths reported?
The latest six deaths occurred across multiple divisions: two in Chattogram division, two in Khulna division, one in Barishal division, and one in Dhaka division.
4. How many total cases and recoveries have been recorded?
The overall number of reported dengue cases reached 61,972, with 57,610 total recoveries recorded after 1,587 patients were discharged in the recent 24-hour period.
5. Who released these statistics?
The figures were provided by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on 20 September 2026.
