Dhaka, July 26 -- A widespread outbreak of a mysterious viral fever is gripping Bangladesh, leaving both hospitals and households overwhelmed as large numbers of patients continue to fall ill across the country.

Reports from various districts and social media platforms, particularly Facebook, reveal that almost every family has at least one member suffering from the fever. Common symptoms include high temperatures, persistent cough, intense body aches, and fatigue, with many patients seeking treatment at home due to hospital overcrowding.

Tamanna Hossain, 23, from Bongshal in Dhaka, shared her ordeal: "I had a fever that lasted for days, fluctuating between 103degF and 104degF, accompanied by severe headaches and pain in my neck, should...