When eight-year-old Samin developed a fever a few days ago, his parents thought it was the seasonal flu. However, in two days, his condition worsened as he began to complain of abdomen pain, fatigue and vomiting. “We saw a drastic change in him. Our once agile child became pale and listless,”
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BNP urges urgent action to contain dengue outbreak
Expressing serious concern over the loss of more than 200 lives to dengue, the BNP urged the government on Monday to take urgent measures to contain the outbreak of this Aedes mosquito-borne disease and protect people’s lives. Speaking at a press briefing at the BNP's Nayapaltan central office, party Senior Joint
Dengue outbreak in Meherpur: Over 400 cases in 6 weeks
Dengue cases have surged alarmingly in Meherpur, with over 400 cases reported in just one and a half months. The outbreak is largely attributed to the absence of mosquito eradication efforts, lack of preparedness by local authorities, and insufficient public awareness campaigns. The dengue outbreak has overwhelmed healthcare facilities. Every day,
Dengue Outbreak : Dhaka’s two city corporations faltering in face
Despite the rapidly worsening dengue outbreak in the country, the two city corporations in Dhaka are failing to implement effective measures, with their response seemingly confined in recent times to realising fines from the public. Residents in various areas of the city complain of a lack of action during the Aedes