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National 2026-10-02, 11:08pm

DENGUE CRISIS DEEPENS: BANGLADESH DEATH TOLL CLIMBS TO 250 AS HOSPITALS STRUGGLE TO COPE

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​Bangladesh's dengue outbreak has reached another critical milestone as the official death toll hit 250 today, highlighting an unrelenting surge in vector-borne infections across the country. Hospital wards remain overwhelmed with patients requiring urgent care, placing severe strain on healthcare infrastructure and medical staff.  

​According to health officials, daily hospital admissions continue to rise rapidly. Medical experts and public health authorities are urging citizens to eliminate stagnant water sources around homes and seek immediate medical attention at the earliest sign of symptoms as containment efforts intensify nationwide.  

Source: The Financial Express