Khulna, July 7 -- Dengue infections are rising sharply in Khulna Division exposing gaps in hospital preparedness and treatment capacity.

In just one week leading up to July 4, at least 117 new patients were hospitalised in 10 districts in the division, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Last year, more than 10,000 people in Khulna Division contracted dengue, with 35 fatalities reported.

Health officials are now expressing concern over an unusually early spike in cases this year, with many patients showing atypical symptoms such as severe shivering, vomiting, and extreme fatigue.

Although dengue season typically runs from August to December the rise in infections this year has begun as early as June and Jul...