DHAKA – Health experts are warning that the outbreak could worsen significantly in August unless urgent preventive measures are taken.
“The situation is critical,” said entomologist Kabir Al-Bashar. “The virus is already widespread in various parts of the country, and without significant intervention, hospitals will be overwhelmed.”
He added: “August could see at least three times the number of cases recorded in July, and numbers are likely to peak in September.”
Experts attribute the surge to a combination of climate change, humid weather, and intermittent rains, which have created ideal breeding conditions for the Aedes mosquito, the vector responsible for transmitting the virus.
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In 2023, Bangladesh recorded its deadliest dengue outbreak, with 1,705 deaths and more than 321,000 infections.
Dengue fever is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Symptoms typically include high fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain, pain behind the eyes, and in some cases, nosebleeds.
