Helemul Alam

Allaying public fears of violence, the BNP yesterday held its Dhaka rally peacefully and unveiled a 10-point demand to “restore democracy”.

As the number of dengue cases has started to reduce since mid-November, experts urged the city corporations to take comprehensive plans to control Aedes mosquitoes throughout the year.

The number of dengue patients hospitalised across the country this year is almost 50,000, the second time this has happened in Bangladesh. 

At least five dengue patients died while 820 others were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours until yesterday morning.

The authorities' failure to take proper measures early this year has led to the deadly dengue outbreak and the hot and humid weather only made matters worse, experts say.

The dengue situation in the country is alarming as the mosquito-borne virus has already spread to 60 districts.

October has become the deadliest month in terms of dengue fatalities. Of the 148 dengue related deaths this year, 86 were recorded in last month alone. 

The surge in dengue cases in the country could continue longer than expected because of the rain.

Dengue has still not loosened its grip on the country, as infections keep piling up. Cases this year reached 28,698 yesterday, the second highest since 2000, when the country witnessed the first-ever outbreak.

At least 10,846 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in only 17 days this month, up from 9,911 in the entire month of September.

With the number of dengue cases soaring every day across the country, hospitals especially those in the capital are struggling to deal with the patients, health officials say while experts suggest immediate steps to control Aedes mosquitoes.

An independent commission is essential to protect all heritage sites, as authorities concerned are not working properly, said Taimur Islam, chief executive of the conservation organisation Urban Study Group.

Eight dengue patients died, while 765 were admitted to hospitals across the country yesterday.

The government has approved a project to revive four canals of  Dhaka to reduce the capital’s waterlogging woes.

Surrounded by greenery on  all sides, Bahadur Shah Park stands proud with its rich history and  enriched architectural features at Old Dhaka’s Laxmibazar.

Life was never easy for 40-year-old Hosne Ara. Amid constant struggles, the 40-year-old car showroom cleaner worked hard and supported her family to the best of her ability.

Just the first three days of October, till Monday, saw six people die from dengue and 1,728 being hospitalised across the country. In September alone, 34 died and 9,911 were admitted to hospitals.

For decades, the residents of Mirpur-11 have made themselves well-acquainted with the only open space they have, the one located on Paris Road. Many grew up playing there every day after school, and many made lifelong friends and memories after spending hours on end in the field.

Twenty-four dengue patients have died so far in the country, of whom, 21 died in the last eight months.

Shahida Quader, a resident of Khilgaon area, is waiting for an operation on her ankle, as it didn’t heal after two months of treatment.