Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- AIDS is a deadly disease spreading rapidly across Bangladesh and many countries worldwide. The Department of Health reports Dhaka district recorded the highest new HIV cases this year, with 334, followed by Comilla, Chattogram, and Khulna divisions. Sirajganj remains the district with the largest number of patients in Rajshahi division.
While several nations face alarming outbreaks, Bangladesh is witnessing a steady rise in HIV-positive cases, particularly in districts like Sirajganj and Barisal.
Nationally, nearly half of the new cases involve men who have sex with men (MSM). Health officials warn that MSM communities pose a challenge due to social stigma and the hidden nature of the transmission routes.
In Sirajganj, 2...