Dhaka, Oct. 22 -- Dengue fever, once a seasonal outbreak, has now entrenched itself as a permanent public health concern in Bangladesh, with infections reported in 63 out of 64 districts this year. Experts warn that the situation is spiraling beyond control due to poor coordination between government agencies and the absence of year-round preventive measures.

According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), as of October 20, more than 60,791 people have been hospitalised and 249 have died from dengue in 2025 alone. Only the northern district of Joypurhat remains officially free of cases, though local health authorities confirmed detections last year.

The southern district of Barguna has emerged as a new hotspot, with over 8...