With two more dengue-related deaths reported yesterday, this year's death toll has risen to 255, painting an alarming picture of the ongoing outbreak.
According to the Directorate General of Health Services, 762 new dengue cases were recorded, bringing the total number of infections this year to 62,367.
Currently, 2,670 patients are receiving treatment at hospitals across the country, including 1,709 outside Dhaka.
HM Nazmul Ahsan, associate professor at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, told The Daily Star that most patients arrive with low blood pressure and symptoms of shock, particularly those who deteriorate after their fever subsides.
"The 48 hours following recovery from fever is the most critical period, requiring close monitoring. If IV fluids are not administered on time, the condition worsens, and those who arrive late are often the ones who die," he said.
He recommended early hospital admission for high-risk groups such as the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with comorbidities.
He advised those under home care to drink plenty of fluids, including oral saline, coconut water, rice starch, soups, and fresh fruit juices.
Prof Kabirul Bashar, an entomologist at Jahangirnagar University, said while city corporations must intensify source reduction, breeding-site management, hotspot control, and other preventive measures, individuals also need to take responsibility from their own positions.