Dengue: A Growing Health Problem in Bangladesh
Syed Abu Hasnath
ABSTRACT
Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, has emerged as a major public health concern in Bangladesh over the past decade (2015–2025). This article examines dengue epidemiology, focusing on infection trends and the principal drivers of its spread, including rapid urbanisation, high population density, poor environmental management, and climate change. The disease is particularly severe in the metropolitan cities of Dhaka and Chattogram, where residents have repeatedly urged authorities to adopt stronger preventive measures. The discussion also addresses the clinical management of dengue and the financial burden of treatment. The article concludes by emphasising the need for sustainable urban planning, environmental management, and effective mosquito-control programmes to reduce dengue transmission and improve public health outcomes.
