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BD logs two Covid deaths, 15 new cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh recorded seven virus-related deaths in the past 24 hours till Friday morning, as two persons succumbed to Covid-19 after latest emergence of its sub-variants while five more died from dengue fever - marking the highest single-day toll from the mosquito-borne disease this year, according

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BD logs two Covid deaths, 15 new cases in 24 hours

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Published :
Jun 14, 2025 00:55
Updated :
Jun 14, 2025 00:55

Bangladesh recorded seven virus-related deaths in the past 24 hours till Friday morning, as two persons succumbed to Covid-19 after latest emergence of its sub-variants while five more died from dengue fever - marking the highest single-day toll from the mosquito-borne disease this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

In addition, 15 new Covid-19 infections were confirmed after testing 174 samples, yielding a positivity rate of 11.19 per cent, the DGHS said in separate bulletins issued on Friday. During the same period, 159 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals, with Barishal division accounting for 124 of the cases.

This brings the total number of dengue-related deaths to 575 so far in 2025, following 101,214 infections recorded last year.

In comparison, 2023 saw 1,705 dengue fatalities and over 321,000 hospital admissions - the highest on record.

On the Covid-19 front, the latest fatalities raised this year's death toll to three.

The deceased included two women - one aged between 21 and 30 from Dhaka division and the other aged between 71 and 80 from Chattogram division.

One of them died at a government hospital while the other passed away at a private facility.

Of the 15 new Covid-19 cases reported, nine were detected in Dhaka city, two in Chattogram, and one each in Cox's Bazar, Brahmanbaria and Cumilla.

So far this year, 255 Covid-19 infections have been reported, with 97 cases detected in the first 13 days of June alone.

Since the pandemic's onset in 2020, Bangladesh has tested over 15.7 million samples, confirming more than 2.05 million infections. The total Covid-19 death toll stands at 29,502.Travel packages

Amid growing concerns over the rise in infections, the DGHS has advised the public to remain cautious, urging compliance with health guidelines and timely medical attention.

The authorities have also reintroduced precautionary measures, including enhanced screening at ports of entry and travel advisories, following reports of new Covid-19 sub-variants emerging in neighbouring countries such as India.

Health experts have warned that unplanned urbanisation, poor waste management, and favourable breeding conditions during the monsoon are contributing to the ongoing dengue outbreak, while renewed attention is being drawn to the resurgence of Covid-19 after several months of low activity.​

 

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7 new COVID-19 cases reported in 24 hours

Seven new COVID-19 cases were reported in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest figure, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country has risen to 20,51,807. No new deaths f

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7 new COVID-19 cases reported in 24 hours

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Published :
Jun 14, 2025 19:08
Updated :
Jun 14, 2025 19:49

Seven new COVID-19 cases were reported in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

With the latest figure, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country has risen to 20,51,807.

No new deaths from the virus were reported in the last 24 hours, keeping the total fatalities in the country unchanged at 29,502.

A total of 139 samples were tested during the latest reporting period [between 8am Friday and 8am Saturday], resulting in a daily positivity rate of 5.04 per cent.

The overall positivity rate stands at 13.05 per cent till now, while the fatality rate based on detected cases remains at 1.44 per cent.

Meanwhile, the number of people who have recovered from COVID-19 in the country now stands at 20,19,401.​

 

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Covid rules largely ignored despite rising threat

Health guidelines issued by the authorities to prevent a resurgence of Covid infections are being widely disregarded across the country despite fears that the Covid situation may take a serious turn again.

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Covid rules largely ignored despite rising threat
One more dies, 26 test positive in 24 hours
Rashad Ahamad 15 June, 2025, 23:49

Patients, ignoring Covid health rules, stand in queues to collect ticket to visit doctor at the emergency department of Mugda General Hospital in Dhaka on Sunday. | New Age photo

Health guidelines issued by the authorities to prevent a resurgence of Covid infections are being widely disregarded across the country despite fears that the Covid situation may take a serious turn again.

On June 11, the Directorate General of Health Services issued the 11-point guideline following the emergence of new omicron sub-variants of coronavirus responsible for a fresh surge in Covid infections in the country.

The DGHS directives suggest avoiding public gatherings, wearing face masks and maintaining frequent hand hygiene, among others.

Officials stressed the urgency of compliance, citing a rising positivity rate both domestically and in neighbouring India.

However, public responses to the guidelines remain lax, raising concerns about the country’s preparedness for another outbreak.

Amid the situation, the DGHS said that one more people died of Covid and 26 others were infected with the virus in the past 24 hours till Sunday morning. The man aged between 41 and 50 years died in Dhaka, said a DGHS release.

On June 13, two days after the warning, the DGHS reported that at least two people died of Covid and 15 others were infected.

This year a total of four people were died of Covid. Two of them died on June 13 and a man living in Dhaka aged between 81 and 90 years died on June 5.

Bangladesh first detected Covid in the country on March 8, 2020, amid a global outbreak.

So far, at least 29,503 people have died of Covid in Bangladesh, according to the official account, and the cumulative number of Covid patients has reached 20,51,833.

In 2024, at least 22 people died of Covid and 5,253 people infected. In 2023, at least 59 people died of Covid and 14,420 people were infected.

While the cases and fatalities on the rise across the country, people were seen not to follow the preventive measures.

At offices, bus, train and launch terminals, public buses and other spaces people were seen ignoring the guidelines.

As the offices, banks and factories opened on Sunday after a 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday, almost all of the government instructions to contain the rising trend of Covid infections were largely ignored across the country as gatherings at public places, different offices and roads remained unchanged as the public in general was ignoring the health

guidelines.

The majority of people in public places in Dhaka as elsewhere across the country were seen without masks and not maintaining social distancing, raising the risk of the virus infection.

From roads to government and non-government offices, shopping malls, places of worships, tourist spots and, hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues and public places, people were roaming around defying the health guidelines.

Md Aminul Hasan, a businessman while traveling by bus from Mirpur to Karwan Bazar in the capital, said that he no more cared about Covid because earlier he was tested positive twice and nothing happened to him.

‘There is nothing to fear about Covid… I feel suffocating by wearing mask,’ he said while asked why he did not wear a mask.

Pedestrian Rubel Miah, an electrician, said that he was afraid of Covid but felt discomfort with a face mask.

Earlier in 2021, the government had imposed Covid health directives with the help of different law enforcement agencies.

Professor Md Sayedur Rahman, special assistant to the chief adviser, said that the virus remained an unpredictable threat that could worsen in any time, especially with the rising number of infections.

‘As part of our preparedness, we are urging people to follow health guidelines.’

‘We are making preparations for facing any unpleasant situation. This includes strengthening treatment facilities and raising awareness among the general public,’ he said.

DGHS additional director general Sheikh Sayidul Haque added that the current situation was not yet severe, so the government would not enforce strict health guidelines.

‘We are alerting the public about the rise in Covid cases so that vulnerable individuals can take necessary precautions,’ he said.

New Age staff correspondent in Sylhet reported that two people, including an 80-year old man, were admitted to Shaheed Shamsuddin Ahmed Hospital in Sylhet on Saturday and Sunday with coronavirus infection.

‘Health condition of the elderly person was critical. He is undergoing treatment at the intensive care unit at the SSAH,’ said heath department’s Sylhet divisional officer Md Anisul Haque.​

 

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Elderly man dies of COVID-19 in Chattogram

An elderly man with co-morbidity has died of COVID-19 in Chattogram, taking the tally of deaths nationwide to five this year. This is the first death reported in the Chattogram district amid the spike in COVID-19 infections across the country. The deceased, a 75-year-old Shafiul Islam, was a resi

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Elderly man dies of COVID-19 in Chattogram

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Jun 16, 2025 20:12
Updated :
Jun 16, 2025 20:12

An elderly man with co-morbidity has died of COVID-19 in Chattogram, taking the tally of deaths nationwide to five this year.

This is the first death reported in the Chattogram district amid the spike in COVID-19 infections across the country.

The deceased, a 75-year-old Shafiul Islam, was a resident of Jorarganj of Mirsharai Upazila.

Chattogram district Civil Surgeon Dr Jahangir Alam told bdnews24.com, “Shafiul was admitted to the Chattogram Maa-O-Shishu Hospital with post-operative complications and kidney failure. He underwent dialysis several times and was later diagnosed with COVID.

“He voluntarily left the hospital and went home, where he died.”

According to a report released by the Civil Surgeon's Office on Monday, 10 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 infection in the district in the past 24 hours.

They were identified after testing a total of 120 samples at five private hospitals and diagnostic centres in the city.

Seven of them are residents of the city and the rest are from Karnaphuli, Mirsharai, and Satkania Upazilas.

With this, 28 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Chattogram. Of these, 22 live in the city.​