Public health specialists and physicians in Bangladesh have urged people to focus on dengue awareness rather than anxiety, calling for action to stop Aedes mosquito breeding, prevent bites and seek medical care when fever develops. In government figures through July 28 this year, dengue caused 47 deaths and led to 14,156 hospital admissions, while 17,009 patients recovered.

Experts said there is no dengue vaccine or specifically effective medicine, making public awareness, active community participation and clean surroundings essential. They identified standing water inside and outside homes, on rooftops and in other locations as mosquito breeding sites. Usable containers including flowerpots, drums, buckets and water trays beneath air conditioners and refrigerators should not hold water for more than five consecutive days.

Public health expert Dr Mushtaq Hossain said dengue prevention must begin in homes, schools, workplaces and local communities, alongside rapid patient identification and protection for vulnerable people. Dhaka Medical College Hospital physician Dr Hasan Hafizur Rahman said fever can reach 102 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. He advised cooling measures, paracetamol according to fever intensity every six to eight hours, and adequate fluids including water, fruit juice, soup, oral saline, coconut water and sherbet.