Bangladesh is dealing with its worst dengue outbreak. With four new deaths recorded yesterday, dengue fatalities this year rose to 597, which is more than double compared to the previous record since the mosquito-borne disease’s first official outbreak in 2000.
The authorities have recorded the highest number of dengue positive cases outside Dhaka in August this year meaning the mosquito disease gripped the entire country. "Dhaka city witnessed 53,489 dengue positive cases between January 1 and August 26 this year while 58,695 cases.