The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has reported one new death and 26 fresh COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. Additionally, four patients have recovered during this period. A total of 291 samples were tested, with a positivity rate of 14.29%. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the cumulative test positivity rate stands at 13.05%.

Four people, including a female doctor, have tested positive for COVID-19 in Cumilla. Civil Surgeon Dr. Mohammad Ali Noor Bashir confirmed that out of 13 samples collected in the past three days, four tested positive. One patient is being treated at Cumilla Medical College Hospital, two at the DNCC Dedicated COVID-19 Hospital, and one is under home care. Health officials are urging residents to remain vigilant.

Bangladesh reported seven new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours after testing 139 individuals, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). This brings the total number of cases in the country to 2,051,807 since the start of the pandemic in 2020. During the same period, five patients recovered, raising the total number of recoveries to 2,019,401. No new deaths were reported, keeping the total COVID-19 death toll at 29,502.

Dengue fever has claimed another life in Bangladesh, with 169 new cases reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Barisal reported the highest number of admissions (101), followed by Dhaka (35), Chattogram (28), and other regions. This year, dengue has so far claimed 29 lives, with a total of 5,739 infections across the country.

In the past 24 hours, five people have died of dengue fever in Bangladesh, marking the highest single-day death toll from the mosquito-borne disease so far this year. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the fatalities include three women and two men. During the same period, 159 new patients were admitted to hospitals with dengue symptoms.

The cumulative death toll from dengue this year now stands at 28. The outbreak appears most severe in the Barishal division, where 124 new cases were confirmed in just one day, indicating a rapidly worsening situation.

Bangladesh reported two more deaths from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, marking a slight uptick after one death was recorded on June 5. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 174 samples were tested during this period, of which five returned positive results. Meanwhile, three individuals have recovered. Since the onset of the pandemic on March 8, 2020, the country has recorded a total of 2,051,800 COVID-19 cases, with 29,502 fatalities and 2,019,401 recoveries.

Bangladesh is witnessing a rise in COVID-19 cases due to the new XFJ sub-variant. So far this year, 225 cases have been detected from 3,088 samples tested. Despite warnings from the health authorities to avoid gatherings and use masks, compliance has been alarmingly low. Director General of Health Services, Professor Dr. Abu Zafar, warned that ignoring these guidelines could lead to severe consequences, as experts predict greater risks if precautions are not taken.

As COVID-19 infections surge again globally, especially in neighboring India, Bangladesh has also started to witness a worrying upward trend. In the past 24 hours, 134 samples were tested, and 15 new cases were confirmed.

With these new cases, the total number of infections since 2020 has now reached 2,051,785.

According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 108 people were hospitalized with dengue fever in the past 24 hours. Fortunately, no new deaths were reported during this period.

Between Wednesday 8:00 AM and Thursday 8:00 AM, the Barisal division recorded the highest number of new dengue admissions, with 89 patients hospitalized. Other affected regions include Dhaka South (10 cases), Chattogram (4), Dhaka division excluding the city areas (3), Rajshahi (1), and Dhaka North (1).

So far this year, a total of 23 people have died due to dengue-related complications, the DGHS confirmed.

Two patients undergoing treatment for dengue fever in Barguna have died within a single day, raising the district's death toll to 12. The deceased have been identified as Chan Mia (75) and Gosai Das (70). According to official sources, a total of 1,565 people have been infected with dengue in Barguna over the past six months. Currently, 172 patients are being treated at the Barguna District Hospital. The recent spike in deaths—two within five days—has sparked growing concern among local residents.

A total of 288 dengue patients have been hospitalized across the country in the last 24 hours, marking the highest single-day admission count of the year. Of them, 261 are from Barishal alone. However, no new dengue-related deaths were reported during this period. DGHS data shows that since January this year, Bangladesh has recorded 1,161 dengue cases with 10 deaths in January, 1,535 cases with 13 deaths in February, 1,871 cases with 13 deaths in March, 2,572 cases with 20 deaths in April, and 4,345 cases with 23 deaths in May.

Ten new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The infections were detected from testing 107 samples. No new deaths were reported. With these new cases, the total number of confirmed cases in Bangladesh now stands at 2,051,770 since the beginning of the pandemic. All newly infected patients are residents of Dhaka city.

Amid a fresh surge in COVID-19 infections, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has decided to resume limited coronavirus testing in selected hospitals across the country. Professor Halimur Rashid, Director of the Communicable Disease Control (CDC) wing of DGHS, confirmed that hospitals with RT-PCR facilities have been instructed to prepare for testing once again. Local suppliers are already being approached for test kits, while directives have also been issued to the Central Medical Stores Depot to import additional kits if necessary. Rashid stated, “We expect testing to resume within the next 10 days, though initially on a limited scale.”

Amid rising COVID-19 cases across several Indian states, authorities at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport have ramped up screening measures for passengers arriving from India. A new Omicron subvariant has been detected, sparking concerns about potential transmission to Bangladesh. Thermal scanners have been installed at immigration checkpoints for all passengers on flights from India. According to India’s Health Ministry, the current number of active cases has reached 6,491.

India is grappling with a growing superbug crisis, where antibiotic-resistant infections are becoming harder to treat. Misuse and lack of access to life-saving antibiotics are driving the problem. A global study reveals only 6.9% of patients in low- and middle-income countries, including India, receive effective treatment. High costs, poor diagnostics, and weak regulation worsen the issue. Experts warn that without better antibiotic access and control, routine treatments, surgeries, and cancer care could be jeopardized. India’s strong pharma sector could lead solutions with better data and policy.