# Bangladesh Reports 242 New Dengue Cases and One Death, Total Reaches 10,012 Cases and 33 Deaths

*Health officials in Bangladesh reported 242 fresh cases of dengue and one death in the past 24 hours.*

July 18, 2026 · Health

Health officials in Bangladesh reported 242 fresh cases of dengue and one death in the past 24 hours. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) stated that the new cases included 10 patients in Barishal division, 38 in Chattogram division, 21 in Dhaka division, 35 in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), 77 in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) areas, 40 in Khulna division, and 21 in Mymensingh division. Since the start of the year, Bangladesh has witnessed 33 deaths and 10,012 cases of dengue.

## FAQs

- **How many dengue cases have been reported this year in Bangladesh?**
This year, Bangladesh has reported 10,012 dengue cases.

- **What is the total number of dengue-related deaths this year?**
There have been 33 dengue-related deaths this year.

- **Which divisions reported the highest number of new dengue cases?**
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) reported the highest number of new cases with 77.

- **How does this year's dengue situation compare to previous years?**
In 2025, dengue claimed 413 lives and inflicted 1,02,861 people. In 2024, it claimed 575 lives and inflicted 1,01,214 people.

## Sources

- BSS

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Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/health/bangladesh-dengue-cases-death-update