Bangladesh’s health authorities have confirmed more than 233 deaths caused by dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease. The outbreak, which began in early 2026, has already registered thousands of cases across the country. Health officials warn that the situation remains critical as the virus spreads.
Bangladesh Dengue deaths surpass 233 in deadly outbreak
Bangladesh’s health authorities report that at least 233 people have died from the mosquito-borne illness disease dengue fever. Thousands of cases have been recorded across the country since the start of 2026.
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At this early stage, the underlying reasons and motives behind this event are unknown and remain subject to a formal investigation, reads a press statement by flydubai
A total of 4,200 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral graduands received their degrees at the 36th Convocation of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute on Wednesday. Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar, Governor of Tamil Nadu and Keralam, presented medals and degrees to students who secured first rank in their respective disciplines. A.C. Shanmugam, Chancellor, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, A.C.S. Arun Kumar, President of the Institute, and A. Ravikumar, Secretary, A.C.S. Medical College and Hospital, participated, according to a press release.
In a post on X, Himanta Sarma said, "Today in Silchar, an ambulance was halted to make way for my convoy. This is unacceptable, and I apologise to the patient and their family. No Chief Minister's passage should EVER take precedence over a life in need of urgent care".